Explosion at illegal firecrackers factory in Duttapukur of North 24 Parganas.

At least 6-7 people are expected to have died. Local residents said that the factory was running completely illegally. It is known that the explosion occurred at the  factory in Duttapukur around 10:30 am on Sunday.

The intensity of the explosion was so high that nearby houses were also damaged. The death toll is expected to rise further. A large Police force reached the spot after receiving the news.

Local residents protested around the Police. Locals complained that if they protested about the factory, many people would attack them. The explosion caused intense tension in the area.