New Delhi: A shocking incident has come to light from Karnatakas Bengaluru where one person died and another suffered serious burn injuries after a suspicious blast occurred at a house on Monday. It is suspected that a fire broke out after a cooker exploded in a house near JP Nagars 24th Main Udupi Upahar. Authorities from central and state agencies have arrived at the scene and begun investigating the cause of the fire and explosion.According to reports, two young men named Samir and Mohsin from Uttar Pradesh were critically injured in the explosion. While Samir received timely medical attention and is currently undergoing treatment for burn injuries at Victoria Hospital, Mohsin succumbed to his injuries, sustaining 60% burns, and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.Authorities on high alert after explosionThe explosion was so powerful that it destroyed the house, scattering debris everywhere, and also sparked a fire. Initially, police thought a cooker explosion was the cause, but upon further investigation, they found burnt wires in the room, which has raised suspicions and prompted a continued investigation to determine the exact cause of the blast.The blast has put authorities on high alert, coming just days before Indias Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The incident is being treated with utmost seriousness, drawing comparisons to the Rameswaram Cafe blast, which was initially thought to be a gas cylinder explosion but later revealed to be a terrorist attack, prompting a thorough probe to uncover any potential links or motives.Video surfaces on social media In a tragic incident near #JPNagars 24th Main #UdupiUpahar in #Bengaluru, a suspicious explosion occurred on Monday morning, raising alarm in the neighbourhood. The blast, which took place around 10 a.m. in a house, left two young men from #UttarPradesh, Sameer and Mohsin,… pic.twitter.com/WJUZGuUDSJ— Hate Detector 🔍 (@HateDetectors) August 14, 2024Investigation is underwayThe police have informed ANI that no suspicious elements have been found yet, but the investigation is still ongoing. Bengaluru South Division DCP Lokesh B. Jagalasar stated:A suspicious blast occurred at 24th Main, JP Nagar in Bengaluru on August 12. It is suspected that a cooker explosion caused the fire. Two people from Uttar Pradesh, Mohsin and Sameer, were seriously injured in the fire. Mohsin died this morning while undergoing treatment. Police have not found anything suspicious at the spot. All experts, including those from central and state agencies, have visited the site, and the investigation is ongoing.
