Panic gripped the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad when a parcel exploded at a residence, leaving one person injured. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the blast was a result of a family feud.
The explosion occurred at Shivam Row House around 10.45 am when a family member opened a parcel delivered earlier that morning. The blast injured Baldevbhai’s brother, who was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The police, along with forensic experts, quickly cordoned off the area to investigate the incident.
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Source: Gujarat Samachar News
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