Destruction left by the blast.
Credit: DH Photo/ Pushkar V
Bengaluru: At least one person died and nine injured in a mysterious explosion in Wilson Garden in Central Bengaluru on Friday morning.
Senior officers said Mubarak, 10, died. The injured are Kasturamma, 35; Sarasamma, 50; Sabrina Banu, 35; Fathima, 8; Khayala, 8; Subramani, 62; Sheikh Najeebullal, 37; Pramila, 38; and Rajesh, 40.
“One among the injured is critical, while others are recovering,” a senior police officer told DH.
While a cylinder leak was suspected, the police haven't ruled out any other angles, including the presence of explosives and inflammable goods.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the spot and took stock of the situation.
The fire control room received a call at 8:25 am. Two fire tenders were dispatched at 8:26 am. At least seven houses located in Chinnayanpalya near Wilson Garden were severely damaged, fire department sources said.
"A family of three lived in the house where the suspected explosion occurred. The man who worked as a labourer left early in the day. The woman and child sustained injuries, while the child in the neighbouring house died," a senior officer said.
Senior police officers, including commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, have reached the spot to carry out an assessment.
Scene of crime (SOCO) officers, bomb squad and members of the anti-terrorist cell of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) were also roped in. Rescuers are currently clearing the debris.