Overview
- Police say two men were injured when an explosion ripped through the fourth floor of an under-construction building on Jarmia/Jermiah Road after they opened a bag, according to statements made Tuesday.
- Both injured men were taken to Bowring Hospital; officials report one lost a finger or part of a hand while the other suffered burns and was treated and discharged.
- Pulakeshinagar police registered a suo motu case and deployed specialised teams including the Anti-Terrorism Squad, Internal Security Division and the bomb disposal unit to inspect and secure the scene.
- Authorities recovered materials from the site and have sent all samples to the Forensic Science Laboratory, with police cautioning that a battery-like object is a preliminary lead but that an IED or a chemical reaction remain possible causes.
- Officials have notified national agencies for situational awareness and warned the public not to speculate as investigators continue witness interviews, owner questioning and await the FSL report which will shape next steps.