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Three killed In Kite String Factory Blast At Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly

The kite factory owner was among those killed in the blast in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Friday, police said.

Three killed In Kite String Factory Blast In Uttar Pradesh
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By ETV Bharat English Team

Published : Feb 7, 2025, 1:25 PM IST

Updated : Feb 7, 2025, 3:00 PM IST

Bareilly: At least three people were killed in a blast that took place at a kite string manufacturing unit of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, police officials said on Friday. The factory owner was among those killed in the blast, the officials said. The incident took place in the Quila area at around 10 am, the officials added.

Upon receiving the information, the local police immediately reached the spot and began rescue efforts along with the staff to the fire department. They also simultaneously started an investigation into the matter. The Superintendent of Police (Traffic) said that the explosion occurred when sulphur, potash and glass were being mixed to coat the kite strings at the ill-fated factory. The reason for the explosion is yet to be identified.

In this traffic incident, at least two people died on the spot while another person had succumbed during treatment at the hospital. The deceased persons have been identified as factory owner Atiq Raza Khan (45 years of age) and his employees Faizan (25 years) and Sartaj (20 years).

Circle Officer (Second) Sandeep Kumar said the police were investigating the matter. The impact of the explosion was so strong that it sparked a lot of panic in the surrounding area. Sandeep Kumar said that the bodies had been sent for post-mortem. An investigation into the incident is currently underway, he added. (with agency inputs)

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Bareilly: At least three people were killed in a blast that took place at a kite string manufacturing unit of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, police officials said on Friday. The factory owner was among those killed in the blast, the officials said. The incident took place in the Quila area at around 10 am, the officials added.

Upon receiving the information, the local police immediately reached the spot and began rescue efforts along with the staff to the fire department. They also simultaneously started an investigation into the matter. The Superintendent of Police (Traffic) said that the explosion occurred when sulphur, potash and glass were being mixed to coat the kite strings at the ill-fated factory. The reason for the explosion is yet to be identified.

In this traffic incident, at least two people died on the spot while another person had succumbed during treatment at the hospital. The deceased persons have been identified as factory owner Atiq Raza Khan (45 years of age) and his employees Faizan (25 years) and Sartaj (20 years).

Circle Officer (Second) Sandeep Kumar said the police were investigating the matter. The impact of the explosion was so strong that it sparked a lot of panic in the surrounding area. Sandeep Kumar said that the bodies had been sent for post-mortem. An investigation into the incident is currently underway, he added. (with agency inputs)

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Last Updated : Feb 7, 2025, 3:00 PM IST
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