NEW DELHI, Jan 22 (NNN-PTI) – At least two bodies have been recovered, and investigation is on into the blast that took place late last night, in India’s southern state of Karnataka, said a senior district official, today.
The blast took place in the state’s Shivamogga town.
The district official appealed to the public not to panic, and also cautioned not to believe rumours going on in several social media platforms about the incident.
“So far we have recovered two bodies from the site. The blast took place inside a truck at a construction site. As of now we are not sure about the nature of the blast. Investigation is on and it will be found out soon,” said Shivamogga District Collector, K.B. Shivakumar.
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today expressed pain at the loss of lives.
“Pained by the loss of lives in Shivamogga. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying that the injured recover soon. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to the affected,” Modi tweeted.
Earlier, local media reports said that eight people died in the blast.– NNN-PTI
