Kerala blasts : Serial bomb blasts at the Jehovah's Witness' gathering in Kerala

1 dead and 36 injured

(Credits:The Hindu)

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) – 3-bomb blasts occurred one after another within 5 minutes at a prayer meeting of the ‘Jehovah’s Witness’ in Ernakulum’s Kalamassery area in Kerala. A woman died and 36 were injured in this blast. The bombs were placed in tiffin boxes. Kerala Police has begun investigations in this matter and a NIA division has also reached the blast site. There is news that one accused has surrendered, while another has been arrested. 2 days ago a march supporting Hamas was held in Ernakulum. Commenting about this incident, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, “It’s a very unfortunate incident. I have spoken to DGP. We will know more after the investigations are undertaken.”

Triple blasts at a convention center rock Kerala!

WHAT HAPPENED?
At a Christian convention organized on 29th October by Jehova’s witnesses in Kalamassery, 3 consecutive bomb blasts took place at around 9 killing 1 and injuring 45 others. The religious gathering was organized at… pic.twitter.com/DBHQRimrzr

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken with the Chief Minister Vijayan on the telephone. Shah has given instructions to the National Investigation Agency and National Security Agency to go to the blast site and investigate the matter.

This prayer meeting was held at Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event was happening for the past 3 days. TA Srikumar local spokesperson of the organisers, The Jehovah’s Witnesses said, the blasts took place within seconds of the completion of the morning prayers in the Convention Hall. The first blast was in the middle of the hall. After a few seconds, there were two blasts on the two sides of the hall. There were about 1,000 people present in the hall at that time.

An individual named Dominic Martin accepts the responsibility of the bomb blast

Kerala’ ADGP Law and Order, M R Ajith Kumar told reporters that a man surrendered at Kodakara Police station in Thrissur. He claims that he is responsible for the bomb blasts. His name is Dominic Martin. He said that he was member of unit of the ‘Jehovah’s Witness’. The ADGP said that they are investigating the matter. In addition, they would be examining all aspects of this blast.

Credits : The News Minute

Who are jehovah’s witnesses ?

Jehovah’s Witnesses is a Christian denomination that originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It is known for its distinctive beliefs and practices, which differ from mainstream Christianity. Central to its faith is the belief in Jehovah as the name of God, and that the end of the world is imminent.

Periodically, Jehovah’s Witnesses in India organise conventions and assemblies. These events serve as a way for members to come together for religious instruction, encouragement, and fellowship. These gatherings may host a few hundred to a few thousand attendees.

Editorial Perspectives

It is not surprising that such incidents occur in Kerala; where the administration, political parties, and secular organisations are there to shield the jihadis and jihadi organisations.

As this blast has occurred in Kerala, the lips are sealed of all the secular political parties. If such an incident had occurred in a BJP-ruled State these parties would have moved heaven and earth and raised such a hue and cry criticising the BJP.

In Kerala, 3 days ago, a leader of the Hamas had spoken online at an event, organised by an Islamic organisation. One may conclude that it is not a coincidence that this blast has occurred after the event in Kerala.