Two injured in suspected battery blast in Bengaluru
- On Tuesday afternoon, an explosion at an under-construction building on Jeremiah Road in Pulakeshinagar, Bengaluru, left two labourers injured.
- Injured workers Allauddin and Suraj found a bag on the road and carried it to the fourth floor, where it exploded when they opened it.
- Security agencies, including the Anti-Terrorism Squad and the Internal Security Division , inspected the site as investigators collected samples for the Forensic Science Laboratory analysis.
- Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated the incident is under investigation, urging the public to ignore rumors until forensic results are available.
- Officials have not confirmed whether the blast was accidental or intentional, with theories ranging from a battery-like object to an Improvised Explosive Device , as Deputy Commissioner Vikram Amathe oversees the inquiry.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "It is still being investigated. This afternoon, we will get to know. Let us see what it is. It happened last night, that’s all I can tell now. All the materials have gone for a forensic audit. Until then, we will not pay attention to any rumours," he said. India News | Suspected Blast at Bengaluru's Under-construction Building Injures 2; Police Probe IED Angle.
Two injured in suspected battery blast in Bengaluru
A suspected battery explosion occurred in an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Pulakeshinagar PS limits. Two people were injured, including a worker and a security guard, while interior work was ongoing. One of the injured individuals pressed the button of a battery torch, leading to the blast. Police have initiated an investigation, with several teams on the scene to collect evidence.
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