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Crime
Explosion Rocks Under-Construction Building in Bengaluru, Police Point to IED
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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An explosion at an under‑construction building in Bengaluru has left authorities investigating a possible IED. Police are probing the blast as part of a wider security review.
A blast was reported at an under‑construction building in Bengaluru, causing significant damage to the structure and surrounding area. Police have indicated that an improvised explosive device (IED) is the likely cause of the explosion. The incident is currently under investigation, with authorities reviewing security protocols in the area. No casualties have been reported so far, and emergency services responded promptly to the scene. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at construction sites across the city.