At least 7 are feared dead along with many injured in an explosion at a house which comes under Tatarpur police jurisdiction in Bhagalpur district of Bihar, as per TNN.??
According to the initial investigation, the family made firecrackers for a living.
"Prima facie it is coming to light that the family was involved in making firecrackers. Two-three neighbouring houses have also been damaged in the explosion. We are further investigating the matter," Bhagalpur DM Subrat Kumar Sen said.?
A rescue operation is underway currently.?
The exact cause of the explosion is not known and it is not clear whether it was an accident or foul play was involved.?
The house is completely damaged and it remains to be seen how many eventually survive or end up on the casualty list.?
Police are probing the incident to see what caused the explosion. ????
"The news about the loss of life due to an explosion in Bihar's Bhagalpur is painful. I wish the injured a speedy recovery," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
"I spoke with CM Nitish Kumar regarding the incident. The Administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations. All possible assistance is being provided to the victims," PM Modi also wrote.??
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