Bengaluru: A suspicious explosion occurred on Tuesday at a building under construction on Jermiah Road in the Pulikesi Nagar area of Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. Two construction workers, Alauddin and Suraj, were seriously injured in the incident. Police have launched an investigation.
According to media reports, the explosion occurred around 2:30 pm on Tuesday. According to initial information, the two workers found a bag lying on the road. They picked it up and took it to the fourth floor of the building. It is reported that the bag exploded as soon as they opened it.
Police sent samples for forensic examination
Upon receiving information about the incident, police arrived at the scene and began an investigation. Samples were collected from the scene and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for analysis. Investigating officers are now awaiting the forensic report to determine the nature and cause of the explosion.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said the matter is being investigated. He appealed to the public not to pay attention to any rumors until the forensic report is released.
Priyank Kharge said – Investigation ongoing, awaiting report
Priyank Kharge said, “The investigation is still underway. We will receive information by this afternoon. Let’s see what the matter is. This incident occurred last night. Let the samples be sent to the lab and the report comes. Until then, we will ignore any rumors.”
Security agencies were also alerted after the explosion. As a precaution, officers from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Internal Security Division (ISD), and Bomb Disposal Squad inspected the scene.
Police are trying to determine what caused the explosion and whether it was a deliberate act.
Explosion in Abdul Rahman’s Building
According to local media reports, the building where the explosion occurred belongs to a man named Abdul Rahman. Initial information also suggests that an object, such as a battery, kept inside a bag may have exploded.
However, investigating officials have not yet confirmed the exact nature of the object or the cause of the explosion. It is also unclear whether the explosion was accidental or deliberate.
Currently, police are investigating what was in the bag, how it reached the building, and whether it was being used in construction. Many key questions related to the incident are expected to be answered only after the forensic report is released.