An explosive device exploded at a convention center in southern India on Sunday, killing at least one person and wounding 36 others, authorities said.
Hundreds of faithful Jehovah’s Witnesses were gathered for a prayer session at the Zamra International Convention Center in the town of Kalamassery in the state of Kerala when the explosion occurred.
The state’s top police officer, Sheik Darvesh Saheb, said an initial investigation revealed that an improvised explosive device was used.
The injured, many of them with burns, were taken to hospital for treatment, he said.
Videos filmed immediately after the explosion and shared online showed fire inside the convention center and rescuers helping people evacuate the building.
An explosive device exploded at a convention center in India on Sunday, October 29, killing at least one person and injuring more than 36, as Jehovah’s Witnesses gathered for a prayer session. AP
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters that police were investigating the “unfortunate incident”.
Police and medical personnel were placed on high alert across the state.
Jehovah’s Witnesses identify as Christians but are guided by distinctive beliefs and practices. They are known for their door-to-door proselytizing.
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