West Bengal: Low intensity blast at Belur Math at Howrah

The Belur Math complex at Howrah in West Bengal was rocked by a low intensity blast on Friday night. 

According to sources, two crude bombs went off before the evening prayers around 5:30pm. The blast occurred near the shoes rack of the worshipers outside the main temple. 

While no one was injured in the blast, window panes of the temple broke. 

The police has rushed to the spot and have started investigating the matter. 

Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur under the Bally police station area. This temple is the heart of the Ramakrishna Movement. The temple is notable for its architecture.