Two killed, 52 injured after multiple explosions in Kerala

Two people were killed while 52 others got injured after multiple explosions rocked a convention center in Kalamassery area of Kerala's Kochi on Sunday. 

Kalamassery CI Vibin Das said the first explosion took place around 9:00 am and multiple blasts followed thereafter, over the next hour.

Fifty-three-year-old Kumari, a native of Thodupuzha in Idukki district of the state, succumbed to the grievous burns suffered in the incident, the minister said. One person died on the spot in the incident, which occurred in the morning, and 52 others were injured.

The treatment of around 18 people is underway in the ICU. Around 7 people suffered 90 per cent burn



injuries. 

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said, “What happened in Kalamassery is very unfortunate. Currently, 41 people are hospitalised, 27 people admitted in Ernakulam Medical College. 4 people discharged. 2 people have died, and 5 are critical. A special team led by ADGP Law and Order will be investigating this incident. 20 members will be in the investigating team. An all-party-meeting has been called for tomorrow."

A church program was underway at the convention center. Eyewitnesses have stated that three explosions was heard in the area. A high alert has been issued in the entire state following the blast. Meanwhile, the reasons for the blast are not yet known, police are investigating.