24 injured, 15 feared trapped in blast at firecracker factory in UP's Kaushambi

A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Monday left around two dozen people injured, while nearly 15 others were feared trapped inside, officials said. The blast occurred near Manori power house in the Pipri area. Police, fire brigade and Air Force personnel launched a joint rescue operation after the blaze was brought under control.