Kerala Blast: CM Vijayan says 'very unfortunate', summons top officials
person died and over 20 were injured after a multiple explosions took place at a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery area of Kerala's Kochi on today morning, police said. Track our LIVE updates on the situation here Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Kerala CM Vijayan, as per reports. Further, teh Home Ministry has deployed teams of the National Investigative Agency (NIA) and National Security Guard (NSG) to immediately rush to the spot and start investigations.
State Industries Minister P Rajeev said the blast site is cordoned off and police and fire rescue have been pressed into service. While Kerala Health Minister Veena George has urged government govt healthcare professionals to report for duty following blast. Congress leader and Kerala native Shashi Tharoor also took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his shock.
“Shocked and dismayed by the news of a bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kerala. I condemn it unreservedly and demand swift police action. But that’s not enough.
To see my state falling prey to the mentality of killing and destruction is tragic. I urge all religious leaders to unite in condemning such barbarism & teaching their followers that violence achieves nothing but more violence," he wrote. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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