Diwali blaze kills eight in India: Reports
The incident happened in the town of Yaqoobpur in Uttar Pradesh state, the Press Trust of India news agency said, quoting deputy superintendent of police Ashok Kumar Singh.
A loud explosion was heard after the firecrackers caught fire, killing eight on the spot and injuring 12 others, it added.
The crackers were being manufactured illegally ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights when Indians celebrate by letting off fireworks.
In September a major fire at a fireworks factory in southern India killed 38 people.
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@No Pir No Bulle Shah:
Though I applaud your reply to Pir Bulleh Shah, I would not waste any time on this fruitcake who has been throwing up his diatribe against Hindus and other minorities. He is playing the upmanship game by maintaining a fascist, condescending tone towards Hinduism which is accepted worldwide as an ancient culture that has lasted 4000 years and will certainly survive the tirade of Pir Bulleh Shah.
@Pir Bulleh Shah: 315 people were charred to death in the Karachi factory fire in September. Islam should then "forbid" all cloth mills around Pakistan. In fact most people die in road accidents worldwide. Why shouldn't Islam "forbid" roads and all vehicles? This computer that you would now use will serve porn. Just stop using this, you brainwashed irrational creature!
This is why Islam forbids such 'festivals'.
this is a town near to my village....................