BREAKING NEWS | Explosion at Convention in India

[Parale]

INDIA: Hindustan Times newspaper, 31 October 2023

 

Front page

 

Page twelve (story only, top right of page)

Edited October 31, 2023 by Parale

[Parale]

INDIA: The Times of India newspaper, 31 October 2023

 

Front page

 

Page seven (story only, top left of page)

 

[Dolce vita]

1 hour ago, Parale said:

INDE : Journal The Times of India , 31 octobre 2023

 

Page de garde

 

Page sept (histoire uniquement, en haut à gauche de la page)

 

Apparently he tried to warn his mother-in-law who was at the meeting but probably the phone was on standby. I can't help but think 'if only the call had been answered...would they have had time to evacuate?' But what is that for ? What is done is done. We just have to wait for the repair, really. May the Kingdom come!

[LeolaRootStew]

I came across this video; it's not very graphic, but content warning: they do briefly show scenes of the fire and there may be one audible scream (1:03-1:25).

The rest is interviews and a timeline. 

They speak english or use english subtitles. 

(sorry if someone else already posted it)

 

new information:

-the bomber also had a sister-in-law in attendance, in addition to the mother-in-law

-interviews with Witnesses at the event

 

 

[jwmanubcn]

On 10/30/2023 at 12:13 PM, Luisabola said:

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

Annual Conention

[Dages]

2 hours ago, jwmanubcn said:

Annual Conention

regional

[Parale]

INDIA: The Hindu newspaper, 31 October 2023

 

The continuing story was featured both on the front page, and multiple articles spread across pages 3 and 4. Three example articles below.

 

Page three

 

[Parale]

INDIA: The Pioneer newspaper, 1 November 2023

 

Front page article featuring a statement from the JW national spokesperson

 

Front page

[Parale]

INDIA: The Hindu newspaper, 1 November 2023

 

Front page article, the accused said he would argue his own case in court and declined to receive legal aid provided by the state

 

Front page

 

 

Page three (story only, middle top of page)

 

[Parale]

INDIA: The Times of India newspaper, 1 November 2023

 

Article about 12-year-old Libna who died on Monday following burns sustained from the bomb blast.

 

Page 10 (story only, bottom right on page)

[Dages]

1 hour ago, Parale said:

INDIA: The Times of India newspaper, 1 November 2023

 

Article about 12-year-old Libna who died on Monday following burns sustained from the bomb blast.

 

Page 10 (story only, bottom right on page)

This one hits hard...  

[Parale]

INDIA: The Times of India newspaper, 1 November 2023

 

This is another edition, covering southern India, multiple articles, including a longer article about Libna, and another about KH meetings going online

 

Page three

[Landon1285]

3 minutes ago, Parale said:

INDIA: The Times of India newspaper, 1 November 2023

 

This is another edition, covering southern India, multiple articles, including a longer article about Libna, and another about KH meetings going online

 

Page three

I noticed in the US only the world news reported the event. 

[truce]

1 hour ago, Landon1285 said:

I noticed in the US only the world news reported the event. 

You mean, not even CNN? Or just CNN but no local outlets?

[Rodejong]

Here in Denmark there are elections, and In the Netherlands as well. No news at all from what I could find as they rather talk politics, Israel/Palestine, Ukraine and Russia. It's too far away from all the European news that is flooding the news.

[Rodejong]

Little Experience:

We had our meeting yesterday evening. And someone had thrown a raw egg at our entrance door window. (Likely because of Halloween). In the main hall they hadn't noticed it, but the brother in the entrance hall had a shock after the news of the blast in India.

But he and another brother (2 huge bear sized brothers) went for a look outside but didn't see anyone. They went for a walk around and saw two hooded guys sitting in a white van, and were little apprehended, but still asked if they had seen anything. They hadn't, but asked what we are doing in there. So the brothers explained about our meeting, about JW.

They listened for a few minutes, and then said that we are just as outside of society as they were, being of Arabic descent. They got the link to jw.org and they would look at it.

 

So even though the brothers were a bit frightened, after what happened in India, they got to give a witness in stead.

The guys said... well, shouldn't you be in there now? 😆 

 

The one who threw the eggs wasn't found though, but heard that several had their windows smeared with raw eggs in this town. So nothing serious.

 

 

[Parale]

Update on JW.org

 

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/india/Witnesses-in-India-Comfort-and-Support-One-Another-Following-Explosions-at-Convention/

 

[Landon1285]

Love this last paragraph:

 

Quote

As a worldwide brotherhood, we pray for the victims’ families and all those affected by this terrible tragedy in India. We find solace and peace in the Bible’s promise of a future without violence, suffering, and death. We remain determined to keep putting our complete confidence and trust in Jehovah.—Psalm 56:3.

 

[Nelly Kim]

Yesterday's press conference. I think there's going to be more. I'm proud to be part of this wonderful family. We will never hide in fear. Never

 

[Rodejong]

21 minutes ago, Parale said:

Update on JW.org

 

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/india/Witnesses-in-India-Comfort-and-Support-One-Another-Following-Explosions-at-Convention/

 

Encouraging article. 
Praying for those who were there and especially those are critically wounded. Hoping they get well.

[LeolaRootStew]

2 hours ago, Nelly Kim said:

Yesterday's press conference. I think there's going to be more. I'm proud to be part of this wonderful family. We will never hide in fear. Never

 

I really appreciate the refusal to speculate or sensationalize. 

[Roberto]

On 10/30/2023 at 9:12 AM, truce said:

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

Exactly.

This is my first post on this forum. I'm a new here.

If this is really a forum for Jehovah's Witnesses, especially moderated by JW, I'm really surprised that moderators allow this type of posts.

 

[Brandon]

Personally I want to follow the legal case against the perpetrator and see what the punishment is. I don’t know if it will make a huge difference but perhaps I’ll find some small peace of mind when the verdict is delivered. I had read an article that said he refused legal counsel or state-offered representation. That’s a pretty dumb move, representing yourself (unless you’re a lawyer which I don’t think he is).

 

I just want to know the verdict, but since I’m eager to know it, and the legal process can be lengthy, I may be following it for a while. I’ll try not to get caught up in it though, which is easy to do on the internet. 

[New World Explorer]

7 hours ago, Roberto said:

Exactly.

This is my first post on this forum. I'm a new here.

If this is really a forum for Jehovah's Witnesses, especially moderated by JW, I'm really surprised that moderators allow this type of posts.

 

The information on this topic is widely available to all by google search and news outlets. But always please report if you find anything offensive, or disturbing. All members need to be selective what they post, and what others read, it's a communal responsibility. I hardly follow this topic due to distress that brings me, but others are fine with it. If your conscience is bothered better avoid the topic all together. Greetings from Down Under ☺️

[Jess j]

Here is the YouTube link in case if you couldn’t get into zoom.

https://youtube.com/live/V5B15HKE5Aw?feature=share

Just now, jesintha J said:

Here is the YouTube link in case if you couldn’t get into zoom.

https://youtube.com/live/V5B15HKE5Aw?feature=share

  Please join now its live

 

 

Funeral talk

Edited November 4, 2023 by jesintha J