Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Two killed, 4 injured in blast in northern India


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)

At least two persons were killed and four others injured in a blast in India's northern state of Punjab on Thursday, said a state government official, Trend reports citing Xinhua .

The blast took place inside a court complex in the state's Ludhiana district.

The explosive material was reportedly kept inside a bathroom. Following the blast, walls of the bathroom were damaged and window glasses shattered.

According to media reports, there was a lawyers' strike at the court, and hence only a few people were present in the premises when the blast took place.

Soon after the blast, a high alert was sounded across Punjab, and police were directed to tighten security at public places

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