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Gun shop owners among four booked in Latur parcel blast
Police have registered cases against four individuals, including two firearms dealers, following a parcel explosion in Maharashtra's Latur district. One person sustained serious injuries in the incident that unfolded during a package unloading operation.
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An explosion involving a parcel sent shockwaves through Latur on the morning of October 31, leaving one person seriously injured. The blast occurred as packages were being unloaded from a commercial vehicle on Vilasrao Deshmukh Marg, a central location in the district.
Investigating authorities have booked four individuals in connection with the incident, with two of those named being owners of licensed gun shops in the area. Police have launched a detailed probe to determine the nature of the explosive material and establish the circumstances that led to the blast.
The identity of the injured person and their current medical condition remain under investigation. Officials are examining whether the parcel was intended for delivery to one of the firearm establishments or if it was being transported for other purposes.
The explosion has prompted heightened security measures across commercial establishments in Latur. Police officials stated that further investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the incident and whether criminal intent was involved.