Kochi: One more person has lost his life in the multiple blasts at a convention centre in Kalamassery. The death toll now has touched six after Malayattoor Kadavankudi native Praveen Pradeep, who was undergoing treatment in a private hospital succumbed to his severe burn injuries. With the death of Praveen, three people from a single family have lost their lives in the blast.
Earlier, Praveen’s mother, Reena Jose (Saly-45) and his sister, 12-year-old Libina had died due to burns in the blast. Rahul, another brother of Libina, who was also injured in the blast is reported to be out of danger. Saly, Libina and her brothers Praveen and Rahul were present at the convention from its beginning on October 27.
On October 29, over 50 people were injured, some seriously, during the multiple blasts at the international convention centre in Kalamassery. They had gathered for the final day of a three-day-long prayer meeting of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
A few hours after the incident, a man named Dominic Martin, surrendered before the police in Thrissur district claiming he carried out the multiple blasts. The police later recorded his arrest.
There is a possibility that the NIA may take over the Kalamassery blast case. NIA had also collected evidence in the case. The investigation team has come to the final conclusion that only one accused is behind the crime in the case.
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