Delhi Police on high alert after blasts at Kerala prayer meet, says no input to be taken lightly
multiple explosions that were reported at a prayer meeting in Kerala earlier in the day, killing one and injuring at least 36. The police of the national capital, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), said it was coordinating with intelligence agencies and would not be taking any input lightly. Security arrangements were being tightened at churches across Delhi, and a “special vigil" was being kept in crowded places, the police said.
“Delhi Police is on high alert after the blast in the convention centre, in Kalamassery, Kerala and Special vigil is being kept in crowded places," a statement noted. Track latest updates on Kerala blasts “The Special Cell is in constant touch with the intelligence agencies and any input will not be taken lightly. Security arrangements are being made at the crowded place," the Delhi Police further added.
The blasts in Kalamassery, located 10 km away from Kochi, killed at least one person and left 36 others injured, officials said. The explosions took place during a Jehovah's Witnesses prayer meeting, organised by a Christian group at the convention centre. The first blast was reported in the middle of the prayer, at around 9 am, followed by multiple explosions thereafter.
No individual or organisation has so far taken responsibility of the blasts. Also Read: Shashi Tharoor condemns Kerala blast, says 'destruction tragic… state falling prey to mentality of killing’ “It's a very unfortunate incident. We are collecting details regarding the incident.
All top officials are there in Ernakulam. We are taking it very seriously. I have spoken to the DGP (Director General of Police).
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