Explosion in cracker factory, 5 killed

Five persons were killed and 12 injured in an explosion in a cracker factory in Mohanlalganj area here this morning.

Momin, aged 40, Sfaheeq (36), Zahira (70), Nagma (16) and Rakesha (32) were killed in the explosion at the factory at Sisendi, a police spokesman said.

The injured were admitted to various hsopitals, he said.