According to eyewitnesses, there were three explosions within a span of a few minutes. According to an eyewitness, the explosion occurred seconds after the program ended with prayers.
केरल: धमाकों से दहला कोच्चि का कन्वेंशन सेंटर, एक की मौत, 20 से ज्यादा घायल, कई गंभीर
There has been an explosion at Jamra International Convention Center in Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala. One person died and more than 20 people were injured in the blast. The blast took place at the convention center at 9.40 am. A public program was going on at the convention center when the blast occurred. There was chaos at the spot after the blast. The police have admitted the injured to the hospital. The condition of five injured people remains critical.
According to eyewitnesses, there were three explosions within a span of a few minutes. According to an eyewitness, the explosion occurred seconds after the program ended with prayers. The first explosion occurred in the middle of the hall. A few seconds later, two more simultaneous explosions occurred on either side of the hall.
The three-day conference at the convention center began on July 27 and was scheduled to end by Sunday afternoon. According to an estimate, around 2300 people had registered to participate in this event.