one person was killed and over 40 have been injured in a suspected terrorist attack that took place at a convention centre in Kalamassery in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Sunday morning. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed that some of those injured are critical.
Witnesses said multiple explosions took place during a ‘Jehovah Witness’ Convention for which over 2,000 people had gathered. Sources have told News18 that initial assessment is suggesting it to be a terror attack, particularly serial blasts. Bomb squad, forensics team and a team of NIA have reached the spot
Baby PV, Assistant Commissioner ACP Thrikkakara, confirmed to News18 that one person has died, around 40 people have been injured in the blasts and that some of them are critical. He also said confirmed that multiple explosions had taken place, not just one. “All investigating agencies are present at spot, investigation is going on… investigation will reveal whether this is a bomb blast… one dead, 40 injured, four-five are critically injured. Situation is under control,” Baby PV said.
‘Jehovah Witnesses’ are a group of Christians who do not identify as protestants. The Jehovah witness convention is an annual gathering wherein larger assemblies called “Regional Conventions” take place which are usually three days long, Friday-Sunday
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