Published 17:21 IST, November 1st 2024
BREAKING: 16-Year-Old Boy Injured in Suspected Crude Bomb Explosion in Bengal’s Patuli
A 16-year-old boy was critically injured in Kolkata’s Patuli area after kicking what is believed to be a crude explosive device.
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Kolkata: A 16-year-old boy was critically injured in Kolkata’s Patuli area after kicking what is believed to be a crude explosive device. The incident occurred in a field where the object, a stray bomb was found lying unattended.
Witnesses reported that a group of boys was playing in the vicinity when one of them accidentally kicked the object, resulting in a powerful explosion.
The blast was heard across the neighborhood, causing panic among residents.
Local authorities have been alerted, and the nearby police station is currently investigating the incident.
Emergency services rushed the injured boy to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
(This is a breaking story and further details are awaited.)
16:30 IST, November 1st 2024