Bangalore: The game between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians was delayed by an hour on Saturday after a low intensity blast next to the generator room of the Chinnaswamy stadium left six people injured.
The blast took place just half hour before the two captains were to walk into the middle for the toss। While initial reports suggested that the blast had taken place in the generator room itself, police later clarified that it was caused by explosives kept near Gate No 12.
Bangaore Police Commisisoner Shankar Bidari said in a statement: "At about 3.15 pm a minor blast has taken place in the wall adjacent to the gate No 12 of the stadium. Four constables were hurt - two were minor injuries. One security guard has been hurt seriously.
"It appears that some explosives may have been hidden in the wall. There is no cause for panic. The game will go on. The bomb-experts are investigating. Perhaps, the explosives were placed behind a plastic board which was on the board. It was a single-brick wall. The explosives weren't powerful."
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked for a report from the state government for the lapse in security.
