Bengaluru: Blast in school toilet, firecrackers suspected
India
A sudden explosion in a school toilet in Bingipura, Bengaluru on Monday left students and staff shaken, with classes quickly suspended as anxious parents rushed in.
The blast was traced back to firecrackers—possibly set off by students—with CCTV footage reviewed to identify those responsible.
Police issue advisory for citizens
Following a recent car blast near Delhi's Red Fort, Bengaluru is now on high alert, with tighter security at airports and metro stations.
Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has asked everyone to stay calm, not to panic and heed to rumors, and report anything suspicious to help keep the city safe.