Kochi: Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, expressed his deep concern regarding the multiple explosions that occurred in the Kalamassery area of Kochi, referring to the incident as "unfortunate." He stated that top officials are on-site in Ernakulam to gather information about the incident. Vijayan noted the seriousness of the situation and confirmed that he had spoken with the Director-General of Police (DGP) to coordinate efforts and await further details from the investigation.
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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: Kerala CM Pinarayi… https://t.co/4utwtmR9Sl pic.twitter.com/GHwfwieRLB
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023
Incident Details
The unfortunate incident unfolded during a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery region of Kochi, Kerala. Tragically, one individual lost their life, and more than 20 people sustained injuries as a result of the multiple explosions.
Swift Response
In response to the incident, Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly reached out to Kerala Chief Minister Vijayan. The Home Ministry promptly deployed teams from the National Investigative Agency (NIA) and the National Security Guard (NSG) to the location, initiating investigations.
Government Actions
State Industries Minister P. Rajeev revealed that the blast site had been cordoned off, with police and fire rescue teams actively engaged in providing assistance. Kerala Health Minister Veena George urged government healthcare professionals to report for duty to respond to the emergency.
Political Condemnation
Congress leader and Kerala native Shashi Tharoor conveyed his shock and dismay through social media. He unequivocally condemned the bomb attack on a religious gathering in Kerala and demanded swift police action. Tharoor emphasized the need for religious leaders to unite in condemning violence and teaching their followers that it only begets more violence.
The situation in Kalamassery continues to be a matter of concern, with authorities and law enforcement agencies diligently working to uncover the details and ensure the safety of the affected individuals.
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