Explosive Material Sparks Fire and Blast in House in Haryana; Owner Arrested

Sonepat, Haryana: A house in Sonepat, Haryana, experienced a fire and subsequent explosion on Monday, October 30, 2023, caused by a short-circuit. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. The homeowner, Irfan, who stored explosive material (a combination of sulphur and potash) in a room, was arrested by the police.

The explosion was powerful enough to propel an iron shutter several feet away, and some items in the room, like a table and plastic chair, were damaged. Thankfully, no one was on the road at the time of the blast, which could have resulted in serious injuries.

Irfan’s family was in a different part of the house during the incident. The purpose for which he stored the explosive material remains unclear, pending further investigation.

Irfan now faces legal consequences as a case has been registered against him under Section 285 of the Indian Penal Code for negligent conduct concerning fire or combustible materials, along with charges under the Explosive Substances Act.