Shivpuri, July 1: In a tragic incident, three people died in an explosion at their house in Khaniadhana area of Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri. One of the deceased had reportedly gone to the Army firing range in Jhansi to search for remains of exploded bombs, but mistakenly returned with live bombs which exploded at the house. After getting the information, the police immediately reached the spot and started an investigation into the matter.
According to reports, Shyam Jatav went to the Army firing range to collect bomb remains to take out bronze material from them. While taking out the bronze from the bombs, the explosion took place which claimed three lives. Arunachal Pradesh Villagers Get Crores of Compensation, Over 50 Years After Their Land Was Acquired by Indian Army.
ANI's Tweet:
Shivpuri: 3 people have died in an explosion at a house in Khaniadhana. Police at the spot. The deceased had reportedly gone to Army firing range to search for explosives material but returned with live bombs, which exploded at the house. More details awaited. #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/uicotVLNFC
— ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019
In a similar incident last year, three children, aged 2-10 years, were killed when a live bomb went off accidentally near an Army firing range in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district. According to reports, one of the children brought the live bomb thinking it be a toy from the army firing range.
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