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Loud boom near Sulatanganj creates panic in Bihar

Panic gripped the local residents of Sultanganj when a loud boom was heard on Sunday night. According to the information, three men were spotted with a bag of flammable materials which accidentally fell on the ground resulting to a series of blasts.

Loud boom near Sulatanganj creates panic in Bihar
Loud boom near Sulatanganj creates panic in Bihar

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Published : Jun 16, 2020, 12:53 PM IST

Updated : Jun 16, 2020, 5:19 PM IST

Patna:A loud boom sound was heard by the residents of Sultanganj on Sunday night which triggered panic among the locals.

The incident captured on CCTV footage revealed that three men with a bag of flammable materials were seen near Dargah Road belonging to Sultanganj Police station. The bag accidentally fell on the road leading to series of blasts in which one of them was seriously injured.

CCTV footage showing three men involved in conversation when the flammable materials accidentally fell on the ground has surfaced on the internet.

The incident created a speculation that the trio was planning an attack in the area. Upon learning of the incident, the police personnel swung into action and reached the spot.

Loud boom near Sulatanganj creates panic in Bihar

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Cops said that one man was grievously injured during the accident while two others made an easy escape.

The injured, identified as Mohammad Nadeem who is a resident of Kasim Colony, was immediately rushed to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for emergency care. They stated that efforts are on to nab the rest of the accused and they have launched a probe into the matter adding that an investigation is underway.

Last Updated : Jun 16, 2020, 5:19 PM IST

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