North 24 Parganas3 minutes ago
A powerful explosion rocked the Nilganj area in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday morning after a stockpile of seized firecrackers allegedly exploded near a police outpost, triggering panic among residents.
No injuries reported despite powerful explosion
The blast occurred at around 6:30 am in Duttapukur’s Nilganj area. According to residents, the police had seized the firecrackers during recent raids against the illegal firecracker trade. They were being stored in a room adjacent to the Nilganj police outpost.
Seized firecrackers allegedly triggered massive blaze
Although no injuries have been reported so far, the explosion sent thick plumes of black smoke into the sky, creating a dense haze across the area and causing panic among nearby residents.
Thick smoke spreads panic among residents
Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control. Firefighters faced difficulties in dousing the flames because of the highly inflammable materials stored at the site. Following the explosion, unexploded firecrackers and fragments of explosive materials were found scattered across nearby roads, prompting authorities to cordon off the area.
Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the blast was caused solely by the seized firecrackers or if any other factor contributed to the explosion. Further details are awaited.
