Two people were injured in an explosion at an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Pulikeshi Nagar on Tuesday, October 20. The incident took place on Jermiah Road, prompting a police investigation into the cause of the blast.
The injured have been identified as Allauddin and Suraj. They were taken to Bowring Hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries in the explosion. According to reports, one of the injured men has been discharged, while the other remains under medical care.
Following the incident, teams from the Anti-Terrorism Squad, Internal Security Division, bomb squad and Forensic Science Laboratory inspected the site. Investigators have collected materials for forensic examination to determine what caused the explosion.
Police are examining various possibilities, including a battery-related explosion and the possible involvement of an improvised explosive device (IED). However, the exact cause has not been confirmed, and authorities are awaiting forensic findings before drawing conclusions.
VIDEO | Karnataka: A suspicious explosion at an under-construction building on Jermiah Road in Pulikeshi Nagar, Bengaluru, has triggered a police investigation. The explosion occurred on Tuesday, leaving two construction workers, Allauddin and Suraj, seriously injured. More details are awaited. #BengaluruNews (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd )
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Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge urged people not to speculate about the incident until the investigation is complete. Police have registered a case and are examining the circumstances surrounding the blast.
