Explosion rocks Christian prayer gathering in South India.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
10:47 AM – Monday, October 30, 2023
A Deadly Bomb Attack Shakes Christian Prayer Service in India
A bomb attack at a Christian prayer service in India’s Kerala State has claimed one life and left 52 others injured.
According to Kerala’s highest-ranking police official, Shaik Darvesh Saheb, the explosion occurred at 9.40 a.m. local time on Sunday, inside the town’s Zamra International Convention & Exhibition Centre. At the time of the explosion, about 2,000 people were gathered for a Jehovah’s Witness prayer service.
“Preliminary investigation shows it is an IED device and we are investigating it,” Saheb said.
The explosion occurred on the third day of a three-day Jehovah’s Witnesses prayer meeting in Kalamassery, near Kochi.
According to police, a man surrendered at a police station and admitted responsibility for the incident.
MR Ajith Kumar, a police officer, identified the suspect as Dominic Martin.
“A man named Dominic Martin has submitted some evidence, which we are investigating,” Kumar explained. “He claims to be a Jehovah’s Witness.”
Authorities did not comment on the attack’s suspected motive, which remains unknown.
Kerala’s chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan spoke with the press. He stated that the incident was “unfortunate” and promised a thorough investigation.
“It is an unfortunate incident. One person died and two others are in serious condition. An investigation has been launched and further details will be available later,” he said.
According to local media, there were three separate blasts at the prayer gathering, each hitting different areas of the convention hall.
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What is the ongoing investigation revealing about the motives behind the bomb attack at the Christian prayer service in India?
A Deadly Bomb Attack Shakes Christian Prayer Service in India
On Sunday, October 29, 2023, a bomb attack at a Christian prayer service in India’s Kerala State shook the community as it claimed one life and left 52 others injured. The attack occurred at the Zamra International Convention & Exhibition Centre in a town called Kalamassery, near Kochi. At the time of the explosion, approximately 2,000 people were gathered for a Jehovah’s Witness prayer service.
The explosion took place at 9.40 a.m. local time and was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), according to Shaik Darvesh Saheb, Kerala’s highest-ranking police official. He stated that a preliminary investigation is ongoing to gather more information about the incident and the motives behind it.
Following the explosion, a man named Dominic Martin surrendered at a local police station and admitted responsibility for the incident. The suspect claimed to be a Jehovah’s Witness and provided some evidence to support his claim. The police officer in charge of the investigation, MR Ajith Kumar, is currently examining the evidence submitted by Martin.
Although authorities have not yet commented on the motive behind the attack, they have promised a thorough investigation. Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala’s chief minister, expressed his condolences and described the incident as “unfortunate.” He assured the public that a detailed investigation is underway and that further information will be made available later.
Local media reported that there were three separate blasts at the prayer gathering, each hitting different areas of the convention hall. The community is in shock and mourning over the loss of life and the injuries sustained by many innocent individuals attending the prayer service.
This act of violence against a religious gathering is a distressing reminder of the need for heightened security measures to ensure the safety of all individuals attending such events. It is crucial for authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident, identify the perpetrators, and hold them accountable for their actions.
As this investigation progresses, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May they find comfort and support during this difficult time, and may justice be served for those responsible for this heinous act.
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