Haryana: Fire causes blast in a house, one arrested for storing explosive materials

A recent incident in Haryana's Sonipat sent shockwaves through the local community when a short-circuit triggered a fire and explosion in a house. The dwelling was storing explosive materials, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Authorities swiftly apprehended the individual responsible for housing these dangerous materials after the incident on Sunday.

"Irfan had kept the explosive material -- sulphur mixed with potash -- in the room. An iron shutter was blown several feet away in the explosion. Luckily, no one was passing on the road otherwise it could have led to injuries. A table and a plastic chair kept in the room were burned," PTI reported citing police officials.

Officials added that Irfan's family was present in another room of the house when the incident occurred. When questioned about whether the explosive material was illegally stored for making firecrackers, a police officer explained that the true purpose behind its storage would only be determined after a thorough interrogation.


"A case has been registered against Irfan under IPC Section 285 (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter) and other provisions as well as the Explosive Substances Act," police said.

Inputs from PTI