Punjab: 2 killed in firecrackers explosion

In a sensational incident, two people were killed and elevenothers sustained serious injuries during a firecracker explosion in Punjab onSaturday. The incident took place during a religious procession taken out nearPahu village in Tarn Taran district.

According to Police, sparks arising from crackers being burst during the religious procession landed on a tractor-trolley. The tractor-trolley that was carrying a huge pile of fireworks, causing the explosion, suggested the report.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered an inquiry into the incident. He also announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those killed and free treatment for the injured at hospitals in the vicinity.

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