Explosion in shop injures one

A man was injured in an explosion in his shop in Howrah district today, police said.

The incident took place at the Teen Kapati Pool under the jurisdiction of Manikpur police station today evening when he was closing the shop, a police officer said.

Komer Ali, the shop owner, was admitted to the Uluberia hospital with severe burn injuries, the officer said. "We have started an investigation," the officer said.