Varanasi explosion: MHA issues nationwide alert

“It was low intensity blast which occurred at about 6.20 pm in which three-four people were injured. Subsequently we understand there could have been a stampede…as a result 15-20 people were injured. So roughly 20-25 people injured,”he said.

According to Home Ministry sources,alerts have been issued to the four metropolis in particular.

They said a high-level team of the National Investigation Agency is also likely to visit the holy town. Secretary for Internal Security at MHA,U K Bansal said,”We had alerted Uttar Pradesh Police sometime back. I am sure the UP police will take it as a challenge. There is no reason for panic.”