Kolkata: A 13-year-old boy was killed in a fire that broke out after an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory near Kolkata. Some workers were also reportedly injured,
Rahul Das was burnt to death much before the two fire engines doused the flames. The owner of the factory, Zulfikar Ali Mondal, has been arrested. He was allegedly operating in the factory for some years.
The explosion, that took place around 11 am, rocked the crowded residential locality in Nilganj Jagannathpur, about 35 km from Kolkata.
Rahul had apparently been working at the factory during his school holidays, earning Rs 150 per day. Adult workers were paid Rs 300 per day. His parents were too distraught to speak.
Rahul Das was burnt to death much before the two fire engines doused the flames. The owner of the factory, Zulfikar Ali Mondal, has been arrested. He was allegedly operating in the factory for some years.
The explosion, that took place around 11 am, rocked the crowded residential locality in Nilganj Jagannathpur, about 35 km from Kolkata.
Rahul had apparently been working at the factory during his school holidays, earning Rs 150 per day. Adult workers were paid Rs 300 per day. His parents were too distraught to speak.
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