Tarn Taran (Punjab): At least 14 people were killed and around 11 injured in a firecracker explosion that took place during a religious procession in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. The Punjab police have confirmed the incident.
Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police Dhruv Dahiya said in a statement, "The incident took place during the Nagar kirtan celebration and the people were bursting potassium crackers. The explosion took place when sparks from the crackers landed on a tractor-trolley where the fireworks were stacked."
(More updates awaited)
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