Ragpicker injured after blast occurs in central Kolkata
A ragpicker was injured after a blast occurred in Central Kolkata on central Kolkata on Saturday.
The blast reportedly occurred at around 1.45 pm.
The area was cordoned off by security officials after the blast.
Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was summoned to investigate the site.
BDDS personnel conducted a thorough inspection of the bag and the surrounding area. Following their clearance, traffic in the vicinity was resumed, sources told India Today TV.
A forensic investigation is also underway to determine the cause and the nature of the blast.
The injured ragpicker was identified as Bapi Das.
He was rushed to city's NRS Medical College and Hospital for treatment.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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