BREAKING NEWS | Explosion at Convention in India

[GoldAussieGirl]

Found out via jw.org upon waking this morning. Absolutely heartbroken. My prayers will be with all my brothers and sisters affected by this awful tragedy. 

 

There's speculation as to whether one man was capable of carrying this out. I guess we will have to wait and see. 

 

😞

[Allabord4Jah]

I agree with some of you in here, that perhaps more security might be implemented at convention sites, assemblies, and more vigilance monitoring at our halls!  Or, will be all back on zoom? It may come down to choice.  

[Tortuga]

40 minutes ago, Allabord4Jah said:

I agree with some of you in here, that perhaps more security might be implemented at convention sites, assemblies, and more vigilance monitoring at our halls!  Or, will be all back on zoom? It may come down to choice.  

Currently the attendants at congregation meetings are to monitor the entrance before, during, and after the meeting. At all times, they will remain alert to those wishing to enter, kindly ascertaining their intentions if they are unknown and if an individual does not appear to pose a threat, the attendant may grant them access. I can see those guidelines becoming more stringent at assemblies and conventions one day.

[Doug]

8 hours ago, Doug said:

 

This attack, and the one in Hamburg, were carried out by disfellowshipped people, not strangers, if I'm not mistaken.

 

 

7 hours ago, Parale said:

 

It appears, from reports, that the OP attack was carried out by a 'long-term' Bible Study, rather than a disfellowshipped person. But information is scant so far, 

 

Agreed.  There's a big difference between a disfellowshipped person and what the media calls "a former member".  Former member can mean any number of things.

 

But, in the two incidents, Hamburg and now Kerala, apparently it was not a complete stranger to our worship.

[futurepromise]

 

[Landon1285]

2 hours ago, Allabord4Jah said:

I agree with some of you in here, that perhaps more security might be implemented at convention sites, assemblies, and more vigilance monitoring at our halls!  Or, will be all back on zoom? It may come down to choice.  

Most places we rent for a convention or assembly have their own security so maybe utilizing them would be helpful. 

[sania]

Total death is 3 now, a 12 years old girl who severely burnt died this morning. 🙁

 

[sania]

The suspected was a Bible student and attended few of our meetings many years back, he was never a Jw. The brothers confirmed to the media. 

 

Edited October 30, 2023 by sania

[New World Explorer]

6 hours ago, Tortuga said:

Currently the attendants at congregation meetings are to monitor the entrance before, during, and after the meeting. At all times, they will remain alert to those wishing to enter, kindly ascertaining their intentions if they are unknown and if an individual does not appear to pose a threat, the attendant may grant them access. I can see those guidelines becoming more stringent at assemblies and conventions one day.

Brothers on GB have heavy load of responsibility , they need our prayers of support. No doubt they discussing and reviewing procedures. 

[Arumuga Raja]

13 hours ago, Parale said:

Now on JW.org as Breaking News:

 

BREAKING NEWS | Explosion at Convention in India

 

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at least two bombs exploded at the regional convention held in Kerala, India. The incident occurred just after the opening prayer.

According to initial reports, two of our sisters were killed. At least 55 individuals were injured. There were over 2,200 people in attendance. The police are currently investigating the situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy.—Psalm 9:9.

 

https://www.jw.org/en/news/#newsAlerts

 

The death toll rose to three

[vern]

"IT IS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!"

 

world shakes......

[Jothob]

10 hours ago, Jothob said:

This is just terrible! Poor brothers and sisters. 
It just shows as we get deeper and deeper into the end of this wicked system things will go from bad to worse. 
Prayers for the 2 sisters and their family’s. How tragic….

 

 

……..and the days text today is appropriate for all those involved…🙏

Edited October 30, 2023 by Jothob

[jwmanubcn]

 

[truce]

1 hour ago, jwmanubcn said:

 

We don't care what he thinks. He is a monster and shouldn't be posted on this forum. 

[jesintha J]

On 10/29/2023 at 12:58 PM, Dumma said:

there's multiple bomb blast in Kerala India in one of our convention hall many injured 2died five in icu

3 died ....

 

[jesintha J]

1 minute ago, jesintha J said:

3 died ....

 

We received this guidelines this morning

 

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Due to the recent explosion that took place today during a convention in Kerala.

We will not hold In-person Christian meetings till we receive further direction from the Branch. All meetings will be held via Zoom (videoconferencing)

Will keep you posted with future updates.

In the meantime please keep in mind 2Cor 1:3,4

Thanks
BOE

[Dages]

3 hours ago, sania said:

The suspected was a Bible student and attended few of our meetings many years back, he was never a Jw. The brothers confirmed to the media. 

I'd like to get the source to show it to some friends

 

[jesintha J]

3 minutes ago, jesintha J said:

Our dear sisters who passed away

 

 

 

Edited October 30, 2023 by jesintha J

[Dolce vita]

10 minutes ago, jesintha J said:

 

Jehovah will not forget ❤️

[Tortuga]

40 minutes ago, jesintha J said:

 

Thank you for sharing...The friends and family will be in our prayers.

[Luisabola]

Does anyone know of it was the convention or circuit assembly? 

[Heejune]

8 minutes ago, Luisabola said:

 

Does anyone know of it was the convention or circuit assembly? 

 

 

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at least two bombs exploded at the regional convention held in Kerala, India. The incident occurred just after the opening prayer.
 

According to the breaking news on JWLibrary.

[richietj77]

Does anyone know of it was the convention or circuit assembly? 

On Breaking News, it says it was a regional convention.

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[GeordieGirl]

The death toll is now up to three. 

 

Two women who'd been attending the meeting died on Sunday, while a 12-year-old girl with 95% burns succumbed to her injuries on Monday morning.

 

.....17 people had been admitted to different hospitals after the blasts, 12 of whom were in intensive care....... 

 

"Four are critically ill, three of them are on ventilators. Those who are critically ill have burns above 50-60%," she said.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-67259078

[Tortuga]

36 minutes ago, Luisabola said:

Does anyone know of it was the convention or circuit assembly? 

News reports also said it was a three day convention