Firecracker Accident: Six Injured in Religious Procession

Six people were injured in Prahlad Nagar during a religious procession after a bag of firecrackers accidentally exploded. The blast damaged nearby property, and while four individuals were treated for minor injuries, two remain in critical condition. The incident is under investigation.

In a shocking incident during a religious procession in Prahlad Nagar, six people were injured after a bag containing firecrackers exploded. The unfortunate event occurred when a bag full of firecrackers, draped around a participant's neck, accidentally caught fire.

The explosion's intensity damaged windows of nearby houses, shops, and cars. Emergency services quickly responded, transporting the injured to a local hospital. Police confirmed that while four victims received first aid and were discharged, two others, identified as Sarath and Pardeep Kumar, were transferred to a private hospital due to critical injuries.

The local police are actively investigating the incident to determine the cause of the explosion, amidst heightened safety concerns over the use of firecrackers during public events.

(With inputs from agencies.)