NAGAUR (Rajasthan), Nov 5 — Two people were killed and another was injured after a massive explosion at a firecracker warehouse in Badli village, under Nagaur police station limits in Rajasthan, on Thursday morning, ANI reported. Three people were present at the warehouse when the explosion took place; two died on the spot and the third is undergoing treatment at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Hospital in Nagaur.

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ANI identified the deceased as Mohammad Aamir and Mujeeb, who were related as brothers-in-law. A separate IANS report described the site as a gunpowder manufacturing unit and said at least two people were burned to death and two others were critically injured — a higher injured count than ANI's, which put one person injured out of three present. Awaaz Punjab is reporting both wire counts as attributed early figures; officials have not yet issued a final consolidated casualty list.

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Blast heard kilometres away, nearby houses damaged

The explosion was so powerful that it was heard several kilometres away, ANI reported. Police personnel, fire brigade teams and 108 ambulance services rushed to the spot, firefighters brought the blaze under control, and several nearby houses were also reported to have sustained damage. Nagaur Tehsildar Narsingh Tank, who reached the spot with other officials, said: "There is a fire at the site. The fire has now been completely brought under control. We are currently investigating the situation. We have received reports that two people have died. We will conduct an investigation; the details will emerge through the inquiry. Whatever the facts are, they will come to light."

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Licensed warehouse, cause not yet established

According to Circle Officer Jatin Jain, the premises had been operating as a warehouse for gunpowder and firecrackers for a long time, and the explosion occurred after the gunpowder caught fire. Police said the warehouse was licensed and the owners had the required documents, and those associated with the business had reportedly been involved in the trade for several years. The exact cause of the explosion will be established after the investigation, ANI reported.

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