Explosion in Holi bonfire injures 14, four serious

Dholpur: At least 14 people were injured tonight when a blast took place during 'Holika Dahan' ritual (bonfire) in Sadar area of the district in Rajasthan.

The incident happened in Sarani village under Sadar area when an explosion took place in the bonfire and people surrounding it got injured, Superintendent of Police Rajesh Singh said.

The reason of the blast is not clear and the matter is being probed, the officer said, adding that condition of four of the injured was critical and they were being treated at the district hospital.