Allahabad: An explosion took place at Kareli, which is a slum cluster, in Allahabad, killing at least six people and injuring over 15 others, on Wednesday. Around six people are said to be seriously injured in the incident.
According to reports, most of the deceased could be children.
The children were playing near a garbage dump when the explosion took place.
Police personnel rushed to the spot following the explosion. The nature of the explosive device could not be ascertained yet.