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At least 27 persons have been injured in a blast at Banaras Hindu University campus today. The cause of explosion is yet to be ascertained. Investigation in the incident is going on.
According to hospital sources, all injured are admitted in trauma center at BHU campus and four of them are in critical condition.
15 patients, who were admitted to the emergency ward, were also injured. They were rushed to the trauma centre. Of them, one Parameshwari Devi has been kept in ICU at the trauma centre.
The national disaster response force (NDRF) team also reached there. Forensic experts rushed to the site and collected samples. Anti-terrorist squad (ATS) cops also carried out inspection at the place. A police team from Lanka police station also rushed to the place after getting information and started a probe into the incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inquired about the condition of persons injured. Announcing financial relief to four persons being treated at the trauma center, Prime Minister has wished all injured a speedy recovery.