BREAKING NEWS | Explosion at Convention in India

[Dumma]

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

[hatcheckgirl]

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kerala-convention-centre-blast-live-updates-amit-shah-kerala-cm-deaths-injuries-kalamassery-2455168-2023-10-29
 

Very sad to see this, but we will keep our trust in Jehovah and not be afraid. May Jehovah strengthen our brothers and sisters in India, and comfort you all 🌹🌺

[Frere Oliver]

I heard it at Al Jazerra News channel, I found several sources agreeing about it

 

https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/blasts-in-jeohavahs-witnesses-convention-in-kerala-what-we-know-so-far

 

Published on : 

29 Oct 2023, 7:44 am

 

 

Multiple explosions at a convention centre in Kalamassery of Ernakulam in Kerala killed one woman and injured more than 30 others on the morning of Sunday, October 29. At the time of the blasts, a prayer meeting of the Jehovah's Witnesses was going on in the centre, attended by thousands of people. Here is what we know so far:

• Director General of Police Shaik Darvesh Saheb has confirmed that the device used for the blasts were Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).

• The first explosion happened 10 minutes after the prayer started. People began running out of the venue in panic. Soon, two more explosions took place. 

• A woman died of burn injuries and 36 others were injured. Eight of them are out of danger and two others are critical. Five of the injured are in the Intensive Care Unit of the Kalamassery Medical College.

• Two people including a child have suffered more than 50% burns. Both have been shifted to Aster MIMS burn ward.

• Ernakulam District Collector Umesh NSK said that eyewitnesses reported hearing three explosions, one after another. Investigations are underway. 

• The place has since been sealed off. Bomb squad and forensics team will inspect the place.

• Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that what happened was unfortunate and that all top police officials in Ernakulam have reached the spot. The Director General of Police (DGP) and other officials are on their way. More details are awaited, he said.

• Health Minister Veena George and Minister for Cooperation VN Vasavan are reaching the spot.

• The convention which began on Friday, October 27, was to end on Sunday.

• The police have asked people gathered there to leave and not stay back to collect their belongings. Many had left their wallets and other belongings behind when the blasts occurred.

• Thrikkakkara Assistant Commissioner said that 10 buses were arranged for people to get away.

• A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also reached the spot by noon.

• The police have released a number for the call centre, for people to contact for lost belongings or other needs: 0484-2423513

 

 

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/thiruvananthapuram-blasts-kochi-jehovah-witness-9004192/

 

Let us pray for our brothers and the authorities who will help them.

[Thomas Walker]

Reuters has it too.

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/one-killed-several-injured-explosions-indias-southern-state-local-media-2023-10-29/

[sania]

My mother is attending convention today at a different place in Kerala, as soon as the news broke out, police and bomb squad came to their hall and searched thoroughly, now the convention is resumed .. 

 

 

Edited October 29, 2023 by sania

[hatcheckgirl]

We are all keeping you all in our prayers, dear friends 🌺🌹

[Keep Fighting]

Terrible news, may the "the God of all comfort" be with them all (2.Corinthians 1:3)

[thenewworld]

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/kerala-prayer-explosion-alert-india-christian-b2437862.html

[hatcheckgirl]

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/one-killed-several-injured-explosions-indias-southern-state-local-media-2023-10-29/
 

“Indian police are questioning a man who surrendered after at least one homemade bomb exploded at a convention centre in Kerala state on Sunday where a Christian group was holding a prayer meeting, killing a woman and wounding dozens of others.
 

After initial questioning, the native of the city of Kochi, who surrendered in the southern state's Thrissur district, will be interrogated in detail by a senior police official, Asianet News reported, citing sources.“

[Dustparticle]

3 hours ago, sania said:

My mother is attending convention today at a different place in Kerala, as soon as the news broke out, police and bomb squad came to their hall and searched thoroughly, now the convention is resumed .. 

 

 

My thoughts and prayers goes out to you all. Send my love to all too.

[sania]

Now a man named Dominic Martin came forward claiming that he was behind the bomb blast. He said he was an ex Jw and the teachings of Jehovah's witnesses are bad to society.. 

[ChrisW]

5 hours ago, hatcheckgirl said:

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kerala-convention-centre-blast-live-updates-amit-shah-kerala-cm-deaths-injuries-kalamassery-2455168-2023-10-29
 

Very sad to see this, but we will keep our trust in Jehovah and not be afraid. May Jehovah strengthen our brothers and sisters in India, and comfort you all 🌹🌺

Unfortunately, this world sees us as one if those strange religions and we have and will become a target even more so as we get close to the end. I know Jehovah will support and comfort our brothers. 

[Frere Oliver]

Now a man named Dominic Martin came forward claiming that he was behind the bomb blast. He said he was an ex Jw and the teachings of Jehovah's witnesses are bad to society.. 

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2023/oct/29/blasts-atkalamassery-prayer-meetjehovahs-witnesses-member-dominic-martin-surrenders-2628134.html

So shocking ...

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[truce]

This is becoming a thing now. 

[booboo]

How horrific is this attack on pure worship and our dear brothers and sisters.  

Brings to mind Zech 2:8. For this is what Jehovah of armies says, who after being glorified has sent me to the nations that were plundering you: ‘Whoever touches you touches the pupil of my eye

Talk about patience on the part of Jehovah.  

 

[Luisabola]

Oh no. Hopefully soon it will be on jw.org so we can get the full and correct information. So sad for the poor brothers and sisters just trying to attend their assembly. 

[Parale]

Now on JW.org as Breaking News:

 

[Parale]

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

 

Edited October 29, 2023 by Parale

[Doug]

1 hour ago, truce said:

This is becoming a thing now. 

 

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

 

That being true, hopefully this won't become "a thing" as far as the non-Witness public is concerned.

[sania]

7 hours ago, sania said:

now the convention is resumed

After noon session was cancelled.. 

[Dhanyel]

3 minutes ago, sania said:

After noon session was cancelled.. 

Hi Sania Was it close to your area?

[Dhanyel]

We already received instructions after that attack on the kingdom hall, we will probably receive more instructions after this attack. May Jehovah take care of our brothers and their families, may the Kingdom come to correct all evil! 

[sania]

21 minutes ago, Dhanyel said:

Hi Sania Was it close to your area?

My mother stays in Kerala, she was attending another convention, 3 hours far from the blasted area. 

[Parale]

1 hour ago, Doug said:

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

 

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, and no doubt more, and clearer, information will come out in time, so we really don't want to jump to any conclusions, which may, or may not, prove to be correct in the long run.

Edited October 29, 2023 by Parale

[Dhanyel]

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