In yet another terror act in the city, suspected terrorists set off a low-intensity blast using an improvised explosive device (IED) near the gate of Coconut Grove Restaurant on Church Street at 8.35 p.m. on Sunday evening, claiming the life of a woman and injuring three others.
NIA and Central intelligence agencies visited the blast site to take stock of the situation on Monday morning. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast. Photos by: Bhagya Prakash K.
Police checking the spot of blast site on Church Street.
Police check for evidence in surrounding areas of the blast site.
Evidence found in surrounding areas of the blast site. Police sources said that the bomb was timer-triggered.
Blood stains of victims at the blast site.
Bhavani, the 37-year-old victim, who died in the bomb blast.
The police cordoned off the area, clearing the area of people and vehicles parked on the street and scouring for any unattended objects in the vicinity. Seen in the picture, curious onlookers at the blast site.