Blast In India Claims 11 Lives

Mahnoor Sheikh (@mahnoorsheikh03) Published February 23, 2019 | 05:17 PM

The blast was reportedly caused by a fire in a stockpile of fire crackers.

New Delhi (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd February, 2019) At least 11 people were killed while several others were injured in a blast in Uttar Pradesh state of India.

The blast took place at the shop in Rohta Bazaar. The blast has reportedly been caused by a fire in a stockpile of fire crackers.

The explosion was so huge that the building was razed to the ground and cracks developed in neighbouring houses. Glass panes were shattered were shattered all over the place due to the impact.

The owner of the shop is also among the deceased.

The area was cordoned off rescue operation was conducted. Ten bodies have been pulled out of the debris.