Mangaluru: The autorickshaw blast that occurred in Mangaluru on Saturday (Nov 19) has been termed an 'act of terror' by DGP Karnataka. He confirmed that it was no accidental but a terrorist act and is being probed by Karnataka state police and central agencies. The autorickshaw exploded on Saturday and injured 2 people who are currently being treated for their injuries. According to reports, there was a 'fire' in the autorickshaw which then led to the 'blast'. While CCTV visuals from the location, shared by police, showed the autorickshaw catching fire following what appeared to be a minor explosion, a police official, however, did not confirm if it was a 'blast'. City police commissioner N Shashi Kumar rushed to the spot and told reporters after inspection that there was 'a fire' in the autorickshaw and there is no need for panic. He appealed against spreading rumours. Kumar said fire was noticed by people in the autorickshaw and the passenger and driver were among those who sustained injuries and they were rushed to a hospital. When asked whether it was a blast, he said: "We don't know anything prima facie."
