Bihar firecracker factory blast kills 3 members of same family:Bodies scattered outside building; factory was located in a densely populated area

Three members of the same family were killed in a blast while making firecrackers in Siwan, Bihar. The victims include firecracker factory owner Amiruddin and his two granddaughters. District Magistrate Vijay Prakash Meena confirmed the deaths. Firecrackers were being manufactured in a building in Alampur village under Jamo police station limits when a series of sudden explosions occurred. The blast completely destroyed the building, scattering bodies across the road. According to local residents, explosions continued intermittently for around one and a half hours. Some pictures of the accident… SDO, SDPO and police from several stations reach the spot After receiving information about the incident, Sadar SDO Ashutosh Gupta, Maharajganj SDPO Aman, and police teams from several stations, including Barharia, Jamo and Goreakothi, reached the spot. Officials are inspecting the scene. The SDPO said fire engines were being used to douse the flames. An investigation will begin once the fire is brought under control. Firecracker manufacturing licence obtained 20 years ago SP Bharat Soni said seven people had died, but their bodies had not yet been identified. The licence to manufacture firecrackers was obtained 20 years ago. However, officials are checking whether it is still valid. The house where firecrackers were being manufactured is located in a densely populated area. Explosions trigger panic in the area Local residents said explosions continued for around one and a half hours, creating an atmosphere of fear in the surrounding area. After receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot and began an investigation. Questions are being raised over the operation of a firecracker factory inside a house in a densely populated locality. The investigation will establish whether the required licence was in place, how much explosive material was stored, and whether safety standards were followed.