Overview
- The explosion occurred around 8 p.m. near the Jayamartanda Gate of Amba Vilas Palace during Christmas evening crowds.
- Police said the deceased was a regular balloon vendor who was carrying a portable cylinder on his bicycle when it detonated.
- Four injured visitors were identified as Lakshmi of Bengaluru, Manjula of Nanjangud, Kotreshi of Ranebennur, and Shahina of Kolkata, and they were taken to K. R. Hospital.
- Officers cordoned off the site and deployed sniffer dogs alongside Forensic Laboratory personnel to collect evidence and determine responsibility.
- Officials said a helium cylinder caused the blast, countering earlier reports that cited a nitrogen-related incident.