Uttar Pradesh: Woman killed in explosion while making firecrackers
Kaushambi/uni: A woman was killed while two others sustained critical burn injuries in an explosion which took place while making firecrackers in the Kokhraj area here on Monday.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramveer Singh said three women labourers were making firecrackers in the back portion of one Haider Ali's house, near the Bharwari police outpost.
He further said that the explosion took place while they were working, resulting in on the spot death of Geeta Devi. Pushpa and Radhika sustained critical burn injuries in the explosion and were admitted to the district hospital.
The explosion was so powerful that one of the walls of the house broke down while the roof was also damaged badly.
Police was yet to ascertain whether the firecracker factory was being operated legally or otherwise.
Further investigation was underway, the DSP added.
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