Two labourers killed in gelatin-stick explosion in Nashik

Two labourers were on Wednesday killed when gelatin-sticks used for digging a bore well exploded in the district, police said

Nashik (Maha): Two labourers were on Wednesday killed when gelatin-sticks used for digging a bore well exploded in the district, police said.

The incident took place at 7.30 am at drought-hit Naygavhan-Shivar in Yeola tehsil when the duo was digging a bore-well, S H Sheikh, in-charge, Yeola police station said.

Two gelatin sticks, which were used for the digging, suddenly exploded killing Patchu Gujar (45) and Mahadu Bhilla, both hailing from Bhilwara district in Rajasthan, Sheikh said, adding an accidental case has been registered.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!