Major blasts in Kalamassery- 2 killed, 36 injured
Multiple blasts occured at a convention centre associated with a Christian group during Jehovah's witnesses convention which killed two people and injured over 36 in Kalamassery on Sunday. (Image credit: BCCL)
A meet of 2500 people
The explosions hit Zamra International convention centre when more than 2500 people were present at the centre. It is reported that multiple blasts occurred making people run for their life. (Image credit: BCCL)
State police chief confirms IED device used for explosion
DGP said IED device might have been placed inside a tiffin box according to the preliminary investigation. More details will be received after further probe. He has urged to maintain calm and peace, not to engage in any kind of social media campaign. (Image credit: BCCL)
Union home minister Amit Shah sends anti-terror agencies for probe
Union home minister Amit Shah spoke to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and took stock of situation after the blasts at convention centre. He directed anti-terror agencies NSG, NIA to send teams to Kerala to assist state government, as per the sources. (Image credit: ANI)
An all-party meeting called
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan convened an all-party meeting on Monday in the wake of blasts at the convention centre in Kochi, said CMO. (Image credit: ANI)
One man claimed responsibility for blasts, surrendered
Rescue operations underway
Police and fire brigade teams are at the spot and the rescue operation is under way. Those injured have been taken to Kalamassery Medical college. A direction to send burns team from Kottayam medical college to reach Kalamassery Medical College immediately is also underway. (Image credit: BCCL)
Medical staffs on leave, asked to join immediately
Doctors and nurses from Kalamassery Medical college who are on leave have been asked to join on duty immediately. Kerala health minister Veena George has directed health department director to make arrangements in hospitals to treat the injured. (Image credit: BCCL)