Feb 20 β€’ 21:06 UTC πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina La Nacion (ES)

How one of the injured was left by the bomb package explosion at the Gendarmerie High School

A bomb package explosion at the Gendarmerie High School in Argentina injured four individuals, including two retired commanders.

On Friday, a bomb package explosion occurred at the Gendarmerie High School in the Monserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires, injuring four people. The device had been in the establishment for four months before detonating when opened by a retired commander. The explosion caused significant injuries to two senior commanders, one of whom was the current head of the school and the other a retired director who had come to collect his belongings and greet colleagues.

Specifically, the current commander, Major Morillo, sustained injuries to his chest and arm. Images obtained by La Nacion reveal severe redness and hematomas across his torso, indicative of the blast's impact. Meanwhile, retired commander Diego Gasparutti was also injured while visiting the school, which has raised alarms about the security of such institutions and how unknown dangerous materials could go undetected for so long.

This incident highlights serious security concerns within educational and military institutions in Argentina. The explosion has prompted investigations into how the explosive device remained in the school for months without detection, points to potential failings in security protocols, and raises questions about the safety of personnel working within these spaces. Authorities are expected to take immediate action to review security measures and ensure the safety of all personnel in similar institutions across the country.

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