In a shocking incident, at least 2 people were killed after a deadly explosion shook the religious procession in Punjab. 20 people were injured in the explosion
Tarn Taran SSP Dhruv Dahiya: During nagar kirtan, firecrackers were being burnt using explosive material because of which tractor-trolley exploded accidentally. According to eyewitnesses,14-15 individuals died on spot&3 have been admitted to hospital in critical condition.#Punjab https://t.co/bIa6fsyQ0M pic.twitter.com/b11WYDEXKh
— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2020
The explosion took place on Saturday when a a tractor trolley carrying firecrackers caught fire during nagar kirtan in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district.
Punjab: At least 3 dead and several injured after a tractor trolley carrying firecrackers caught fire during nagar kirtan in Tarn Taran. Injured have been taken to a hospital. More details awaited.
— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2020
The explosion took place when the pilgrims took out a procession to celebrate Baba Deep Singh’s birth anniversary in Nagar Kirtan area of Tarn Taran.
Saddened to hear about the tragic firecracker blast in Tarn Taran that left 2 dead and 9 injured. My govt will give ex-gratia of ?5 lakhs to the kin of deceased & free treatment for the injured. SDM Tarn Taran will probe the incident to fix responsibility.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) February 8, 2020
An ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh has been announced by the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for the deceased.
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