2 die, 4 injured in firecracker unit blast in WB

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Press Trust of India Burdwan (WB)
Last Updated : Sep 26 2013 | 5:46 PM IST
Two persons were killed and four suffered burn injuries today when an illegal firecracker unit blasted at Kalna in Burdwan district, police said.
Manik Santra (37) and his wife Kajal Santra (32) died of severe burns on the spot at Nimtala in Anulia when the illegal firecracker unit at their house blasted, they said, adding, that four other members of their family also suffered burn injuries in the blast.
The injured have been admitted to a local hospital, sources said.
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First Published: Sep 26 2013 | 5:46 PM IST

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