Deadly Explosion at Jehovah's Witnesses Prayer Meeting in Kerala, India
TL;DR
An explosion at a Jehovah's Witnesses prayer meeting in the southern Indian state of Kerala has killed one person and injured at least 36. The blast occurred at a convention center in the town of Kalamassery, where hundreds of followers had gathered for Sunday prayer. Authorities are investigating the incident as an improvised explosive device (IED) blast and are determined to find those responsible. Jehovah's Witnesses is a Christian denomination known for its non-violence and political neutrality. The group has faced persecution in various parts of the world, including Russia and Germany.
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