Kerala Blast: Amit Shah Instructs National Investigation Agency, National Security Guard To Start Inquiry
Date
10/29/2023 2:02:08 PM
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MENAFN- Live Mint) "Union Home
Minister Amit Shah today directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the National Security Guard (NSG) to initiate an inquiry into the blast that occurred at a
convention centre which left one dead and over 20 injured, reports ANI two Central agencies specialise in anti-terror investigation and operations respectively. The Home Minister instructed the NIA and NSG chiefs to dispatch specialised teams to the scene carry out an investigation into the incident Shah had a telephonic conversation with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan following the incident incident took place at Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Kalamassery in Ernakulam district, where a bomb exploded during a prayer meeting attended by Jehovah's Witness believers read: Kerala Blast LIVE Updates: Two explosions heard at convention centre, rescue operation on\"Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels 🚀 Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights!\" Click here!Kerala's Chief Minister expressed deep regret over the incident and termed it as a 'unfortunate incident' that the state government is taking very seriously read: Kerala Blast: CM Vijayan says 'very unfortunate', summons top officialsKerela CM Vijayan said, \"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 the DGP. We need to get more details after the investigation.\"Kerala's Leader of the Opposition and the state president of the Congress, VD Satheesan, revealed that there were two blasts and said, \"First, there was a major blast. The second one was minor. One lady died and 25 persons are in the hospital. Out of 25, 6 persons are in the ICU unit. Around 2,000 people were present.\"Also read: Kerala blast: One dead, over 20 injured in blast at convention centreThe victims of the explosions were taken to the Government Medical College Hospital in Kalamassery and to other private hospitals. The explosions occurred shortly after 9:30 AM, where a regional meeting of believers was ongoing.(With inputs from ANI)
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