Massive explosion in Convention Centre in Kerala killed 1, injuring more than 30
Kerala News: A massive explosion has occurred in a convention centre located in Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala. According to witnesses, Jehovah's Witnesses were praying at the convention centre when the explosion occurred. One person has died in the blast while more than 30 people are said to be injured. Today was the last day of the three-day program organized at the convention centre. The causes of explosion are not yet known. When the blast occurred, more than 2 thousand people were present in the hall. No statement has yet been issued by the police regarding the explosion.
A police officer said the blast occurred around 9 a.m. After the incident, many videos have surfaced in which rescue and relief workers and policemen are evacuating the injured from the incident site. Hundreds of people were seen outside the convention centre after the explosion.
One killed, many injured as multiple explosions rock Kerala prayer meeting
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Kerala minister's statement
Reacting to the incidents of multiple blasts in Ernakulam, Kerala (Kerala News) Industries Minister and Kalamasari MLA P Rajeev said, 'I have spoken to all the officials. All instructions have been issued. We have not been able to identify the cause yet. Let the investigation be completed. At present no one will be allowed to go near the incident site.
Explosion occurred during prayer
A prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses was taking place here on Sunday. More than 20 people injured in the blast were taken to the Government Medical College Hospital. Fire fighters have taken out the burnt bodies and the death toll is expected to rise. It is being told that a prayer meeting was going on when the blast occurred (Kerala News).
Crowds of people near the site in Kerela
During this, some people got injured on the spot while some people got injured while running away from the meeting hall. According to reports, more than 2000 people were attending the three-day convention of Jehovah's Witnesses at the Jamra International Convention and Exhibition Center in Kalamassery. According to sources, about three explosions took place inside the hall.
What are Jehovah's Witnesses?
Let us tell you that Jehovah's Witnesses are a sect of Christianity whose religious beliefs are different from mainstream Christianity. Many of its programs are organized from time to time at the global level. The principles of Jehovah's Witnesses are determined by their Governing Body.
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