Two killed and one injured in Nagaur firecracker warehouse explosion
The blast occurred at a licensed facility in Badli village after gunpowder reportedly caught fire.
Two people died and one person was injured following an explosion at a firecracker warehouse in Badli village, Nagaur, on Thursday, according to reports by ANI and The News Mill.
The blast occurred while three individuals were inside the facility. The two deceased, identified as brothers-in-law Mohammad Aamir and Mujeeb, died at the scene. The third person was injured and is receiving medical care at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Nagaur.
The explosion was loud enough to be heard several kilometres away and caused damage to nearby houses. Debris from the victims was thrown onto adjacent residences, and police collected the remains to transport them to a mortuary.
Circle Officer Jatin Jain stated that the premises had functioned as a storage site for firecrackers and gunpowder for a long time. Police noted that the warehouse held a valid license and the necessary documentation.
Nagaur Tehsildar Narsingh Tank confirmed that firefighters brought the blaze under control and that an inquiry is currently underway. He said that the details of the incident would emerge through the investigation.
The exact cause of the explosion will be determined as the investigation continues.