Kaushambi (UP) Firecracker Factory Blast: 11 Killed, 5 Injured; Several Houses Collapse After Explosion

A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, killed 11 people and injured five others on Monday. The blast near Manori power house damaged the factory and nearby houses, disrupting railway operations temporarily. NDRF, SDRF and police teams are conducting rescue operations. CM Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance for victims’ families.