An explosion occurred near a police outpost in West Bengal’s Barasat district when confiscated illegal firecrackers accidentally detonated during an administrative disposal procedure.
Local authorities reported that seized contraband materials stored in proximity to the police premises ignited during routine handling, damaging nearby structures and triggering a security response.
Emergency crews secured the area and launched an inspection into safety protocol compliance surrounding the storage and destruction of hazardous materials.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/india/today-india-breaking-news-live-updates-28-july-2026-cjp-protest-government-assurance-pradhan-resignation-bihar-ak47-10806603/