Bengaluru cooker blast injures two, NIA investigation underway

At least two people were injured in an explosion in Bengaluru's JP Nagar on Monday morning, believed to be caused by a pressure cooker blast. The incident happened near a branch of the Udupi Upahara eatery at 10 am. The injured individuals, identified as Sameer and Mohsin, are both from Uttar Pradesh and are currently receiving medical treatment. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has dispatched a team to the site for a cross-examination, although police have ruled out any terror link.

"Two men staying in a house on the terrace of a building were preparing rice in a cooker when the lid of the vessel blew up resulting in burn injuries to both of them. The two were rushed to a hospital where one of them succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday morning while the other person is under treatment," a senior police officer said.

"All experts were consulted and a detailed investigation was done. There was no chemical or any suspicious object found. It was an incident of cooking mishap," he said.


The explosion's intensity was significant enough to scatter household items. As reported by Indian Express, according to a senior police official, "We have thoroughly checked and ruled out the use of explosives. It was a pressure cooker blast. The injured men are barbers. We have examined the investigation materials this morning and found no evidence of mischief."

The NIA team arrived in Bengaluru this morning and is coordinating with local police to establish the cause and assess the damage. The focus is on understanding the reasons behind the blast and ensuring no similar incidents happen in the future.

Earlier in the year, Bengaluru also witnessed an IED blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in the Brookefield area, which injured at least 10 people. The authorities have been on high alert since this earlier incident, ensuring all potential threats are thoroughly investigated.