Explosion collapses building in Varanasi's Sarnath, 3 injured

A massive explosion collapsed a two-storey residential building near Purana Pul in Varanasi's Sarnath area on Thursday, injuring three people, including two children and a woman. The blast is suspected to have originated from an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit inside the premises. NDRF, SDRF, and fire teams conducted rescue operations. Investigation is underway.