Thiruvananthapuram: Expressing deep concern following the Kalamassery bomb blast, in which one person died and several others were injured at a convention center, V. Muraleedharan, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and BJP Leader, remarked on Sunday that it was disturbing to note that his home state was turning a hotbed of incidents that could be dubbed terrorists acts.
“I was shocked to learn of the bomb blasts at a convention centre during a prayer meeting of the Christian community. It is disturbing to note that Kerala is becoming a hotbed of incidents bordering on terrorist acts. The Home Minister Amit Shah has already spoken to the Kerala chief minister. I also had a telephonic conversation with CM,” said the minister.
The Union Minister disclosed that central agencies were actively investigating the incident, and subsequent actions would be determined by the findings of the initial inquiry. He also urged the state government to ensure comprehensive medical assistance for the affected individuals.
Meanwhile, the State Director General of Police (DGP) confirmed on Sunday that there were two explosions, and early investigations suggested the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to trigger the blasts. The DGP reported that 36 injured individuals were receiving treatment at various hospitals in the district, and a thorough inquiry into the incident was currently in progress.
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