5-yr-old loss hand in blast

Lucknow, May 24 (UNI) A five-year-old lost his hand and another child sustained serious injuries after a blast occurred in Phoolbagh park in Kanpur today.

The incident occurred when Golu and Kirti were playing with a bag in the historical park, DIG (Kanpur range) Kamal Saxena told UNI over the telephone.

Golu lost his hand in the explosion, whereas Kirti was grievously wounded.

According to DIG, Golu's brother, who is a criminal, must have brought the explosive home, however, the minor innocently carried it to the park.

It was said to be a country-made bomb.

Further Investigations were underway.

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