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Explosion at Bengaluru construction site injures two workers, police probe cause

An explosion on Jarmia Road in Bengaluru's Pulakeshinagar area wounded two construction workers, who were taken to Bowring Hospital.

The blast occurred at an under-construction building on Tuesday, leaving workers Allauddin and Suraj with serious head and facial injuries. Both were rushed to Bowring Hospital for treatment. Police have opened an investigation, and units from the Anti-Terrorism Squad, Internal Security Division and the bomb squad inspected the site as a precaution. The exact cause of the explosion remains unknown.

Why it matters

The incident highlights safety risks at construction sites and prompts a security-focused investigation.

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