Blast injures 2 at busy street in Bengaluru - Times of India

BENGALURU: A suspected bomb blast on the busy church street in Bengaluru's heart has injured two people nursing their injuries at a local hospital here.

The injured — Bhavani (37) and Karthik (21) — are from the same family where the former is the latter's aunt.

They were on their way to Amoeba, a gaming place along with children.

Priya, kartik's sister told TOI that they all walked on the same pavement outside Coco Grove, a popular joint on the road and the injured were the last in the group.

The blast occurred in this area.

"All of us passed the place when we heard a huge blast. My aunt was thrown on one side and I could find my brother. My brother has a small injury on his back but my aunt bled a lot even in the auto," she said.

Police landed on the spot immediately, but a confirmation on what caused the blast is yet to come.

Tens of shocked people were found screaming and a host of them helped the family transport the injured.

"From preliminary investigation, the minor explosion was caused by an improvised explosive devise (IED) placed on the footpath. We have mobilised the entire force in the city. Experts from internal security division and anti-sabotage teams have been called in," Bengaluru commissioner of police told reporters.

"There was a threat perception to the city due the upcoming festivities and some other circumstances. However, it was general in nature and not specific," city police commissioner said on threat perception.

The home minister also confirmed the blast. According to the latest reports, chief minister Siddaramaiah has spoken to home minister Rajnath Singh about the blast. Singh has assured all central assistance to the state.

Union law minister DV Sadanada Gowda is now on the spot.

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