A fire that broke out in an autorickshaw after an explosion in the Kankanadi police station area of Mangaluru&nbsp;was "not accidental" but an "act of terror", said the DGP Karnataka on Sunday.

"It's confirmed now. The blast is not accidental but an ACT OF TERROR with the intention to cause serious damage. Karnataka State Police is probing deep into it along with central agencies," tweeted DGP Karnataka.

The auto driver and a passenger sustained injuries and were admitted to the hospital on Saturday.

The police officials rushed to the spot and are probing the reason behind the explosion and fire.

Karnataka home minister Araga Jnanendra also suspected it to be a terror-related incident.

Citing the incident, Karnataka home minister said that the state police have launched an intensive investigation into the auto-rickshaw blast that took place in Mangaluru.

"Along with the state police, central investigation teams will also join hands. The investigation will proceed swiftly," he said.

"Persons injured in the incident are being given good treatment," he added.

Earlier on Saturday, Commissioner of Police (CP) of Mangaluru City N Shashi Kumar said, "At around 5 pm today, an auto rickshaw caught fire in the Kankanadi Police Station area. The reason behind the fire was a bag being carried by a passenger riding in the auto. The auto driver and passenger sustained burn injuries and have been admitted to the hospital."

CP Kumar further appealed to the local people not to believe any rumours.

"Forensic Science Lab team has been called to probe the reason behind the fire. The public should not pay heed to any rumours," he said.

Further investigation is underway.

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A fire that broke out in an autorickshaw after an explosion in the Kankanadi police station area of Mangaluru was "not accidental" but an "act of terror", said the DGP Karnataka on Sunday.

A fire that broke out in an autorickshaw after an explosion in the Kankanadi police station area of Mangaluru was "not accidental" but an "act of terror", said the DGP Karnataka on Sunday. "It's confirmed now. The blast is not accidental but an ACT OF TERROR with the intention to cause serious damage. Karnataka State Police is probing deep into it along with central agencies," tweeted DGP Karnataka. The auto driver and a passenger sustained injuries and were admitted to the hospital on Saturday. The police officials rushed to the spot and are probing the reason behind the explosion and fire. Karnataka home minister Araga Jnanendra also suspected it to be a terror-related incident. Citing the incident, Karnataka home minister said that the state police have launched an intensive investigation into the auto-rickshaw blast that took place in Mangaluru. "Along with the state police, central investigation teams will also join hands. The investigation will proceed swiftly," he said. "Persons injured in the incident are being given good treatment," he added. Earlier on Saturday, Commissioner of Police (CP) of Mangaluru City N Shashi Kumar said, "At around 5 pm today, an auto rickshaw caught fire in the Kankanadi Police Station area. The reason behind the fire was a bag being carried by a passenger riding in the auto. The auto driver and passenger sustained burn injuries and have been admitted to the hospital." CP Kumar further appealed to the local people not to believe any rumours. "Forensic Science Lab team has been called to probe the reason behind the fire. The public should not pay heed to any rumours," he said. Further investigation is underway. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

'Not accidental but act of terror...,' says DGP Karnataka on Mangaluru autorickshaw blast

Norwegian intelligence service PST said on Thursday that the bow-and-arrow attack that took place in Kongsberg area seemed to be an "act of terror". The attack claimed five lives.

"The events in Kongsberg currently appear to be an act of terror, but the investigation... will determine in closer detail what the acts were motivated by," PST said in a statement.

The Kongsberg area has a population of 28,000 and is 68 km from Norway's capital Oslo.

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Norway rarely witnesses such acts of violence. This is the worst death toll in any attack in Norway since 2011. The country rarely experiences such violence.

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"I understand that many people are afraid, but it's important to emphasise that the police are now in control," said Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg earlier.

An extremist called Anders Behring Brevik had killed 77 people 10 years ago in Norway's worst massacre since World War II.

He had set off a bomb in Oslo next to the office of the country's prime minister and went on a shooting spree at Utoya's summer camp.

(With inputs from agencies)

Norwegian intelligence service PST said on Thursday that the bow-and-arrow attack that took place in Kongsberg area seemed to be an "act of terror". The attack claimed five lives.

Norwegian intelligence service PST said on Thursday that the bow-and-arrow attack that took place in Kongsberg area seemed to be an "act of terror". The attack claimed five lives. "The events in Kongsberg currently appear to be an act of terror, but the investigation... will determine in closer detail what the acts were motivated by," PST said in a statement. The Kongsberg area has a population of 28,000 and is 68 km from Norway's capital Oslo. × Norway rarely witnesses such acts of violence. This is the worst death toll in any attack in Norway since 2011. The country rarely experiences such violence. Also Read | Norway: Police says several people killed in bow and arrow attack "I understand that many people are afraid, but it's important to emphasise that the police are now in control," said Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg earlier. An extremist called Anders Behring Brevik had killed 77 people 10 years ago in Norway's worst massacre since World War II. He had set off a bomb in Oslo next to the office of the country's prime minister and went on a shooting spree at Utoya's summer camp. (With inputs from agencies)

Norway bow-and-arrow attack an 'act of terror': Norwegian intelligence

The shooting at a mosque near Oslo is being treated as an "attempted act of terror", Norwegian police said Sunday, with the suspect appearing to harbour far-right, anti-immigrant views.

"We are looking at an attempted act of terror," acting chief of the police operation Rune Skjold told a press conference after Saturday's incident left one man injured.

"We're investigating this as an attempt at carrying out an act of terrorism," Skjold added.

A gunman opened fire on the Al-Noor Islamic Centre, on the outskirts of the capital Oslo, on Saturday.

One person inside the mosque managed to overpower the gunman, suffering minor injuries in the process.

Later, a woman was found dead at the house of the suspect. Police confirmed that woman was related to the suspect.

(With inputs from agencies)

The shooting at a mosque near Oslo is being treated as an "attempted act of terror", Norwegian police said Sunday, with the suspect appearing to harbour far-right, anti-immigrant views.

The shooting at a mosque near Oslo is being treated as an "attempted act of terror", Norwegian police said Sunday, with the suspect appearing to harbour far-right, anti-immigrant views. "We are looking at an attempted act of terror," acting chief of the police operation Rune Skjold told a press conference after Saturday's incident left one man injured. "We're investigating this as an attempt at carrying out an act of terrorism," Skjold added. A gunman opened fire on the Al-Noor Islamic Centre, on the outskirts of the capital Oslo, on Saturday. One person inside the mosque managed to overpower the gunman, suffering minor injuries in the process. Later, a woman was found dead at the house of the suspect. Police confirmed that woman was related to the suspect. (With inputs from agencies)

Norway mosque shooting to be investigated as possible act of terrorism: Police

Russian President Vladimir Putin today called an <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/10-injured-in-saint-petersburg-supermarket-bombing-27907">explosion that tore through a Saint Petersburg supermarket</a>, wounding 13 people, &quot;an act of terror.&quot;

&quot;As you know, an act of terror took place in Saint Petersburg yesterday,&quot; he said at a meeting of military officers in the Kremlin.

The homemade bomb went off in a locker at the supermarket yesterday, officials said.

Anna Mityanina, vice governor of Saint Petersburg, which is Russia&#39;s second city, said on Twitter that of the 13 wounded eight remained in hospital care. 
Five people declined to be hospitalised, she added.

The explosion occurred at around 1845 local time as Russians geared up to celebrate the New Year -- the country&#39;s biggest holiday -- followed by Russian Orthodox Christmas, which falls on January 7.

Officials earlier said 10 people had been injured, saying the bomb had the power equivalent to 200 grammes of TNT.

In a sign of the severity of the situation, the case was overseen by Russia&#39;s National Anti-Terror Committee even though authorities initially opened a probe into the attempted murder.

The committee said the explosion went off after &quot;a criminal placed an unidentified explosive device in a storage locker.&quot;

The blast comes after a suicide bombing killed 15 people and wounded dozens on the Saint Petersburg metro in April.

That bombing was claimed by a group linked to Al-Qaeda which said it was a message to countries engaged in war with Muslims, a veiled reference to Russia&#39;s military campaign in Syria.

Earlier this month Russia&#39;s FSB security service said it had arrested members of the Islamic State group who had planned to blow up the Kazan Cathedral, one of Saint Petersburg&#39;s most famous landmarks, among other crowded places.

The Kremlin has said that those attacks were prevented thanks to intelligence provided by America&#39;s Central Intelligence Agency.

Saint Petersburg, Russia&#39;s former Imperial capital, will host World Cup matches next year.

'As you know, an act of terror took place in Saint Petersburg yesterday,' Putin said at a meeting of military officers in the Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin today called an explosion that tore through a Saint Petersburg supermarket, wounding 13 people, "an act of terror." "As you know, an act of terror took place in Saint Petersburg yesterday," he said at a meeting of military officers in the Kremlin. The homemade bomb went off in a locker at the supermarket yesterday, officials said. Anna Mityanina, vice governor of Saint Petersburg, which is Russia's second city, said on Twitter that of the 13 wounded eight remained in hospital care. Five people declined to be hospitalised, she added. The explosion occurred at around 1845 local time as Russians geared up to celebrate the New Year -- the country's biggest holiday -- followed by Russian Orthodox Christmas, which falls on January 7. Officials earlier said 10 people had been injured, saying the bomb had the power equivalent to 200 grammes of TNT. In a sign of the severity of the situation, the case was overseen by Russia's National Anti-Terror Committee even though authorities initially opened a probe into the attempted murder. The committee said the explosion went off after "a criminal placed an unidentified explosive device in a storage locker." The blast comes after a suicide bombing killed 15 people and wounded dozens on the Saint Petersburg metro in April. That bombing was claimed by a group linked to Al-Qaeda which said it was a message to countries engaged in war with Muslims, a veiled reference to Russia's military campaign in Syria. Earlier this month Russia's FSB security service said it had arrested members of the Islamic State group who had planned to blow up the Kazan Cathedral, one of Saint Petersburg's most famous landmarks, among other crowded places. The Kremlin has said that those attacks were prevented thanks to intelligence provided by America's Central Intelligence Agency. Saint Petersburg, Russia's former Imperial capital, will host World Cup matches next year.

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