Firecracker Warehouse Blast In West Bengal: 9 Killed, Probe Underway

The nine people killed in the blast at an illegal firecracker warehouse at Duttapukur in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district include the son of a terror accused currently serving judicial custody at one of the correctional homes in the state. Two persons killed in the blast have been identified as Ronie Sheikh and Jirat Sheikh. As per preliminary investigation, Jirat Sheikh used to supply material for manufacturing of firecrackers.