A major security lapse occurred in Thiruvananthapuram when five escort vehicles and the Chief Minister’s official vehicle were involved in a pile-up due to a sudden brake to avoid a two-wheeler. No injuries were reported, but the police have launched an investigation into the traffic violations that led to the incident.

Zeeshan Siddique, son of NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead earlier this month in Mumbai, received a death threat on Friday evening.

Videos from the scene show the moment of the tragedy as the large crowd gathered for the festival, only to be startled by a loud bang as the explosion took place