One person was killed and 36 injured in a series of blasts at a convention centre in Kerala’s Kalamassery today. At least three blasts were reported within minutes after the prayer meeting started. People, who were present at the convention centre told the media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer. A woman was killed in the blast during the prayer meeting on Sunday.
Multiple blasts happened during the prayer!
According to reports, over 2,500 people attended the three-day convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses at Zamra International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Kalamassery. A person who was present at the event said that nearly three blasts occurred inside the hall, “ Multiple blasts occurred when we were praying in the hall. A woman was killed in the accident. Women and children were among the participants in the convention,” he said.
36 people were injured and one woman died!
It is reported that the prayer meeting, which took place at a convention centre at Kalamassery was underway was devastated by multiple blasts. Although police are yet to confirm this. 36 people were injured in the blast, others sustained injuries while fleeing from the meeting hall. Seven people including a child are admitted to ICU. Nine people who are in critical condition have been shifted to Sunrise Hospital at Kakkanad. Burn surgeons from Kottayam Government Medical College will reach Kalamassery Medical College to provide expert medical care to the injured.
CM’s response to this fatal incident!
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the multiple explosions that took place in Kochi’s Kalamassery area are “unfortunate”, adding that all top officials are in Ernakulam to collect details regarding the incident, “It’s a very unfortunate incident. We are collecting details regarding the incident. All top officials are there in Ernakulam. DGP is moving to the spot. We are taking it very seriously. I have spoken to DGP. We need to get more details after the investigation.” he said.
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