2 civic policemen injured in blast in Shibpur police station

Two civic police personnel were injured in a blast inside the premises of Shibpur Police Station in West Bengal's Howrah district today.

The blast took place in the morning hours, and during a search operation, explosives were found. Dogs and bomb squads as well as firemen were rushed to the spot, police said.

The injured were rushed to a hospital, where they were stated to be out of danger, a police official said.

Fire brigade sources said three engines were rushed to the spot and the flames were doused.