Blast at factory in Rajasthan leaves at least 4 dead

As per the police the explosion took place in a factory in near Rawatbhata.

At least four persons were killed in a blast at an explosives factory in Chittorgarh district on Thursday, police said.

“The blast occurred in the explosives factory near Rawatbhata. Four persons were killed. Local police have rushed to the spot,” Prasanna Kumar Khamesra, Superintendent of Police, Chittorgarh, told PTI.

“As per the initial report, the factory was licensed,” he added.

Further details are awaited.