Three injured in explosion ahead of Bangalore IPL match

BANGALORE - Three policemen were injured when a power generator exploded at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday, nearly 90 minutes before an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians.

There was panic near the second entrance gate as hundreds had gathered when the explosion took place.

Police and IPL organisers said the match will start as scheduled at 4 p.m.