Medininagar, May 12: At least four persons, including three minors, were killed on Sunday in a blast in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said. The blast occurred at a scrap dealer's place in the Manatu police station area, about 190 km from the state capital Ranchi, a senior officer said.

The incident took place on the eve of the Lok Sabha elections to four seats including Palamu. "Four persons, including three minors, were killed in the incident," Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP) Reeshma Ramesan told PTI. Lucknow LPG Cylinder Blast: Five of Family Killed, Four Others Injured in Explosion in Kakori (Watch Video).

Jharkhand Blast

"We are investigating the incident from every angle, including the possibility of a bomb blast," she added.

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