Blasts took place during a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery
The blasts occurred around 9 AM
The prayer had started just ten minutes before the blast
Multiple blasts that took place during a prayer meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Kalamassery area of Kerala’s Kochi in the early hours of Sunday claimed one life and rendered 36 people injured. 5 are reported as being treated in the Intensive Care Unit of the Kalamassery Medical College. 2 of the critically injured, including a child are reported to have sustained more than 50% burns.
According to the Circle Inspector of Kalamaserry, the blasts occurred around 9 AM. “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,” Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan said in an official statement.
This was the third and final day of an event that was being conducted in the premises. The prayer had started just ten minutes before the blast. Health Minister Veena George and Minister for Registration VN Vasavan reached the location. “Shocked and dismayed by the news of a bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kerala. Shocked and dismayed by the news of a bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kerala. I condemn it unreservedly & 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,” Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor stated on X.
Shocked and dismayed by the news of a bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kerala. https://t.co/orisy8neSD
I condemn it unreservedly & 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…— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 29, 2023
Blasts took place during a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery
The blasts occurred around 9 AM
The prayer had started just ten minutes before the blast
Multiple blasts that took place during a prayer meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Kalamassery area of Kerala’s Kochi in the early hours of Sunday claimed one life and rendered 36 people injured. 5 are reported as being treated in the Intensive Care Unit of the Kalamassery Medical College. 2 of the critically injured, including a child are reported to have sustained more than 50% burns.
According to the Circle Inspector of Kalamaserry, the blasts occurred around 9 AM. “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,” Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan said in an official statement.
This was the third and final day of an event that was being conducted in the premises. The prayer had started just ten minutes before the blast. Health Minister Veena George and Minister for Registration VN Vasavan reached the location. “Shocked and dismayed by the news of a bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kerala. Shocked and dismayed by the news of a bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kerala. I condemn it unreservedly & 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,” Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor stated on X.
Shocked and dismayed by the news of a bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kerala. https://t.co/orisy8neSD
I condemn it unreservedly & 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…— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 29, 2023
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