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The blasts rocked Zamra International Convention Centre, just 10 km away from the city center, when over 2,000 people were attending prayer meet.
Kerala police chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb confirmed that an IED device was used for explosion.
“IED device might have been placed inside a tiffin box according to the preliminary investigation. More details will be received after further probe,” said the DGP.
According to preliminary information, there were three blasts in an interval of a few minutes.
The first blast occurred at around 9.40am, just half an hour after starting the prayer meet.
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the incident should be viewed seriously.
“It’s a very unfortunate incident. We are collecting details regarding the incident. All top officials are there in Ernakulam. DGP is moving to the spot. We are taking it very seriously. I have spoken to DGP. We need to get more details after the investigation,” said Vijayan.
Union home minister Amit Shah also spoke to Kerala chief minister to take stock of the situation.
Meanwhile, the NIA team from Kochi unit has arrived at the spot. Another team from Delhi NIA is expected to reach soon.
Police and fire brigade teams are also at the spot.
Those injured were taken to Kalamassery Medical college. Kerala health minister Veena George has directed health department director to make arrangements in hospitals to treat the injured.
Doctors and nurses from Kalamassery Medical college who are on leave have been asked to join on duty immediately.
The minister has also issued a direction to send burns team from Kottayam medical college to reach Kalamassery Medical College immediately.
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