The explosion occurred due to fire in the AC vent in the jewelery showroom in Ballari, Karnataka. The claim of any terrorist conspiracy in this is false.
New Delhi (Vishvas News). A post is going viral on social media regarding the explosion in a jewelery showroom in Ballari, Karnataka. During the Lok Sabha elections 2024, some users are giving a political color to this matter by claiming that there has been a terrorist attack in the showroom of Kalyan Jewelers in Ballari.
Vishvas News in its investigation found that the accident occurred due to fire in the AC vent in the jewelery showroom of Ballari, Karnataka. The claim of a terrorist attack taking place there is false.
what is viral post
Facebook user ‘Suryash Vardhanav’ (archive link) posted on May 3,
“Terrorism started as soon as Congress government came to power in Karnataka. After the cafe, now there is a blast in the showroom of Kalyan Jewelers in Bellary. “Many injured, investigation underway.”
investigation
To verify the viral claim, we searched about it on Google using keywords. news 9 live Website But according to the news published, three people were injured due to an explosion in the air conditioner at a jewelery shop in Ballari, Karnataka. This accident happened at the showroom of Kalyan Jewelers on the evening of 3rd May. The video of the accident has also been uploaded in the news.
It is also written in the news, Karnataka Police has also warned those spreading rumors in this matter. Police say that the accident happened due to explosion in AC. Ballari SP has gone there and investigation is underway. In this matter neither spread nor allow rumors to spread.
India Today on 3 May Website But it is also written in the published news that three people were injured due to the explosion in the AC in Kalyan Jewelers showroom. There is no mention of any terrorist conspiracy in this also.
of Asianet Newsbell Website But it is written in the published news that six people were injured in the blast at Kalyan Jewelers in Ballari, Karnataka. The accident occurred while refilling gas in the air conditioning system. Investigation into negligence is underway. There is no suspicion of any foul play. Ballari SP confirmed that the explosion was caused by a fire in an AC vent. At present there is no possibility of any disturbance. The case has been registered.
Post from the official X handle of Karnataka Police (archive link) It has been informed that this accident happened due to the explosion in the air conditioner. The post asked not to pay attention to rumours.
The cause was an air conditioner gas explosion, and @BallariSp has already visited, and an investigation is continuing.
Don’t spread rumors and don’t listen to rumours,https://t.co/16ANMApSRU
— Karnataka State Police (@KarnatakaCops) May 3, 2024
Regarding this, Karnataka’s local TV journalist Yasir Khan says that The accident in the jewelery showroom happened due to the AC vent getting stuck. The police have also posted and said that action will be taken against those spreading rumours.
AajTak on 1st March Website But according to the news published, at least nine people have been injured in the bomb blast in Bangalore, Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has also called it a bomb blast.
Facebook making false claims user We scanned his profile. A user influenced by a political ideology has about five thousand friends.
conclusion:
The explosion occurred due to fire in the AC vent in the jewelery showroom in Ballari, Karnataka. The claim of any terrorist conspiracy in this is false.
Claim Review :There has been a terrorist attack in the showroom of Kalyan Jewelers in Ballari.
Claimed By :FB User- Suryash Vardhanav
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