Youth making ‘desi’ crackers killed in blast

A 19-year-old boy, identified as Amit, was reportedly killed in a blast that occurred at his house in Dharuhera town here today.

Though no case was filed till the filing of the report, it is believed that the incident took place when he was making ‘desi’ crackers by using potassium nitrate and other chemicals.

Vinod Kumar, Acting SHO, Dharuhera police station, said the incident took place around 5 pm when Amit was alone at his house. “The blast occurred in a room the door of which was bolted from inside. The door was broken and Amit — in a critical condition — was taken to hospital but he succumbed. Preliminary investigation indicates that the incident took place while making ‘desi’ crackers. We are in the process of registering an FIR,” he added.