Eight killed in firecracker manufacturing unit explosion
VISAKHAPTANAM, April 13: Eight people, including two women, were killed and at least seven others injured in a powerful explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.The explosion occurred around 12.45 PM at Kotavuratla village and the injured were shifted to hospitals.Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident. Eight people, including two women, died and seven others were injured in the fire accident,” Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V Anitha told PTI.The blast ripped through the licensed crackers manufacturing unit functioning under an asbestos roof, where 15 people were reportedly present. Charred body parts were scattered around, making identification difficult, an eyewitness said.(PTI)
Man killed, attempt made to burn his body
PRAYAGRAJ, April 13: A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed in a village here over some old enmity and an attempt was made to burn his body, a police officer said on Sunday.Police said that that Devi Shankar, a Dalit, was murdered allegedly by a man whose house he had gone to work at. A forensic team is collecting evidence and an FIR is being registered.Another police team received information that a half-burnt body was found in a garden in Asauta village on Sunday morning.Police reached the spot and took the body in their possession. The deceased was identified as Devi Shankar.According to the complaint lodged by the deceased’s father, one Dilip Singh had called Devi Shankar to wash wheat.Six people have been detained for questioning. (PTI)
Couple dies, their 3 children hospitalised after suicide bid
SABARKANTHA, April 13: A man and his wife died after they and their three teenaged children allegedly consumed a poisonous substance in an attempt to commit suicide in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district, police said on Sunday.The exact reason behind the incident was not yet clear.The couple, their two sons and a daughter started vomiting on Saturday morning, following which some neighbours called an ambulance and the five family members were rushed for treatment.The couple later died during treatment.A case of accidental death was registered and further probe was being conducted.The deceased have been identified as Vinu Sagar (42) and his wife Kokilaben (40). Their children are under treatment. (PTI)