A blast that took place in Kakori region in Luknow claimed the lives of two people. The explosion took place inside a house, and reports have yet to suggest the reason of the blast. People are still reportedly buried in the rubble as the house came crashing down, and there is only concrete and dust visible. The Uttar Pradesh Police have reached the spot and are helping in clearing up the debris. The on-lookers and people who live nearby have also come down to help the in trying to help the wounded. Even the reason behind the blast aren’t yet specified, some sources suggests that the house was a makeshift cracker explosive making company.
The house belonged to one Sanjay Lodhi and he had reportedly rented it to Naseer, who is a resident of Fareedpur. He used to live in the house with his wife. The photos from the site show the devastated house, which looks as if earth quake rocked it. It is difficult to discern how deep people have been buried, and how much injury they might have suffered. The work to get them out is still going on, and we will keep updating with more information.