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3 persons were killed and dozens wounded in strong explosion in Kanpur near a two storey government community health centre 30 Km away from the main city on Thursday.

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It has been reported that the explosion was made near a government health centre in Kalyanpuri area of the district on Thursday evening. After the explosion 3 people were reportedly killed and 12 wounded, including eight children and four women, who were buried under rubbles of the collapsed building. Two men and a woman are among the dead.

Speaking to media persons District Magistrate Mukesh Meshram said that the blast occurred in the staff quarter which collapsed due to impact. He confirmed that a country-made bomb was placed in a room of ward boy Rajesh. He further added that the building was residential quarter for worker of health care centre and Rajesh’s brother, sister and uncle were in the room when explosion occurred.

On the other hand, Mr Brijlal, Uttar Pradesh ADGP, said that blast was triggered because of fire crackers, which was manufactured nearby the community health centre building.

However, the police confirmed that the blast was not a terrorist attack.

Reportedly, rescue squad team and ATC reached the site soon after the blast. Bodies of the dead people were recovered and wounded persons were rushed to hospitals.

District Magistrate and the Deputy Inspector General of Police visited the blast site

More people are feared to be trapped under the rubbles. The rescue work is still going on and absolute reason is not known till now.

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