Man Killed in Explosion at Badangpet on Hyderabad Outskirts
Hyderabad, June 21(TNT): A man was killed in a powerful explosion at Badangpet on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Sunday, police said.
The incident occurred within the limits of the Meerpet Police Station.
The impact of the blast was so severe that parts of the victim’s body thrown nearly 10 metres from the site.
Police, along with bomb detection and forensic teams, rushed to the spot and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the incident may have been triggered by a chemical explosion, though officials said the exact circumstances would be known only after a detailed forensic examination.
The area was cordoned off as investigators collected samples and other evidence from the scene.
Police have registered a case and are probing all possible angles behind the incident.
Further details are awaited.
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