India: Explosion reported at cafe near Jodhpur Park in Kolkata early Aug. 7

Authorities are responding to explosion at a cafe near Jodhpur Park in Kolkata in early Aug. 7. Initial reports indicate one person was injured. Police and fire brigades are at the scene investigating the cause of the incident, which remains unconfirmed. There were no further details immediately available regarding the cause of the incident. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.

Heightened security and related localized transport disruptions are likely to continue until officials issue the all-clear. Further isolated security incidents cannot be ruled out.