Teen Killed, Two Injured in Explosion at Army Firing Range in Madhya Pradesh

The victims were collecting scrap metal in a restricted area when an unexploded bomb detonated, prompting an investigation by authorities.

A 17-year-old boy, Gangaram Adivasi, died, and two others, aged 16 and 23, were seriously injured in the blast in Jaitpur village, Datia district.
The explosion occurred when the victims attempted to extract metal from an unexploded bomb at the army's firing range.
The injured individuals were initially taken to a nearby hospital and later referred to Jhansi Medical College for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the victims had entered the restricted area illegally to collect scrap metal, a common but dangerous practice in the region.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and urged locals to avoid the restricted firing range to prevent further tragedies.