1 dead, 9 injured after mysterious explosion in Bengaluru's Wilson Garden; CM Siddaramaiah visits spot

Bengaluru: At least one died and nine are suspected to have been injured in a mysterious explosion in Wilson Garden in Central Bengaluru on Friday morning.

Senior officers said a boy said to be around 10 years old has died. Another woman is said to be critical, while the others are recovering but out of danger, police said.

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 laborer left early in the day. The woman and child sustained injuries, while another 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.