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Overnight Blast Damages Trujillo Clinic as Police Investigate Possible Extortion

The facility paused patient care for the day after the explosion.

Overview

  • The device detonated around midnight on Oct. 30 at the Inkamay Salud clinic on Prolongación Unión in El Porvenir, Trujillo.
  • Preliminary reports say the blast damaged the main entrance, first-floor windows and nearby homes but caused no injuries.
  • Authorities said electricity and gas service in the area remained intact following the explosion.
  • Inkamay Salud condemned the attack in a statement and suspended medical services for safety while inquiries proceed.
  • The National Police’s Extortion Investigation Division is collecting evidence at the scene and considers an extortion motive possible, with no suspects or arrests announced.