Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza were close to blast site in Bangkok

“Bomb set off just opp the mall we are currently in – can hear the sirens blazing all over- we are safe but feel terrible for the lives lost,” Genelia posted on twitter.

Bomb set off just opp the mall we are currently in -can hear the sirens blazing all over- we are safe but feel terrible for the lives lost.

— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) August 17, 2015

A powerful bomb exploded outside a Hindu temple in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people.

Genelia D’Souza tweeted:

Good morning..Thank you all for the concern.. Just to inform you we are safe.. #Thankgod4smallmercies

— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) August 18, 2015

The explosion was on the Rajprasong intersection, which has been the centre of political demonstrations in recent years. Genelia’s actor-husband Riteish even shared a video in which several ambulances are seen on the road. “Bangkok – right across the street,” he captioned the video.

Bangkok -right across the street. https://t.co/lK9x2P8FRY

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 17, 2015

On Tuesday, Riteish posted:

My thoughts go out to the people affected by last night’s cowardly attack. Taking innocent lives is no way to protest or make a point.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 18, 2015

The temple, which is dedicated to Lord Brahma, is located on a main road through Bangkok’s commercial hub and is surrounded by three major shopping malls.