Two cousins were killed on Wednesday morning in a powerful explosion at a gunpowder godown in the Barli area of Nagaur district, Rajasthan.

The victims were identified as 28-year-old Mohammad Amir Sauragar and 32-year-old Mujid Sauragar. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 AM.

Details of the illegal godown

According to preliminary information, gunpowder was being prepared illegally at the godown by mixing potassium nitrate. The owner of the illegal godown has been named as Amin. However, the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown.

Protests and police response

Following the incident, a large crowd gathered at the location. Angry residents staged a protest and resorted to stone-pelting, prompting police to use a lathi-charge to control the situation.