Tiruvanthanapuram/Hyderabad, Oct 29 (Hydnow): After one person died and several others were injured in blasts that ripped through a prayer hall during a meeting in Kochi’s Kalamassery, the state DGP Shaik Darvesh Saheb on Sunday confirmed that there were two explosions.
“Preliminary investigation suggests that IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) were used to trigger the blasts. We are carrying out further investigations, “Kerala DGP told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.
DGP informed 36 injured persons were undergoing treatment in various hospitals in the district, adding that a thorough investigation into the incident is underway.
“This morning, around 9.40 am, there was an explosion at Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Centre in which one person died and 36 more were injured. Those injured in the incident were admitted to hospitals where they are under treatment.
The convention center was hosting a regional meeting when the incident took place. All our senior officers are on the spot and the additional DGP is also on his way there. I will also reach the spot shortly. We are conducting a thorough investigation. We will find out who is behind this and take strict action, the DGP said. “We will be constituting a special team today itself after I reach the spot, the DGP added. (Hydnow)
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