Six injured in firecracker explosion during religious pilgrimage
Chandigarh: Six people were injured in an explosion caused by firecrackers during a religious pilgrimage in the Prahlad Nagar area, police reported on Sunday. The blast also shattered windows of nearby shops and houses.
According to officials, the incident occurred when a bag of firecrackers caught fire while some participants were setting them off.
All six injured individuals were taken to a local hospital, with two being transferred to a private hospital due to the severity of their injuries.