Minor Dies After Chemical Drum Explosion in Bengal

• A nine-year-old boy, Sadikul Ahmed, died after suffering critical burn injuries from a chemical drum explosion in West Bengal's Bhangar area.
• The incident occurred on February 17 when four children were playing near the roadside in Madhya Kharigachi village.
• Sadikul, who sustained around 95 percent burns, was battling for life in the ICU at MR Bangur Hospital.
• Family members alleged that a drum containing 200 litres of diesel was left unattended in a densely populated area.
• Two other injured children are reported to be in stable condition.