Mysterious explosion near Shamlaji killing two was a granade blast

Shamlaji: Two persons were dead in a blast near Shamlaji in North Gujarat. Primary investigation has now revealed that it was a granade blast. Some recent photographs of a person who died in blast are out now in which he can be seen wearing a hand granade over his belt. Investigation is underway now regarding sourcing of hand granade.

A 32-year old Rameshbhai Laljibhai Faneja and his daughter were dead in a blast at their residence in Godhkulla village near Shamlaji in Bhiloda taluka of Aravalli district in North Gujarat last week. Faneja’s wife and two other children were injured and they were taken to Ahmedabad for further treatment. A goat and two chicken also died in this incident of blast.

The sound of this blast was heard in two km area. Local Crime Branch, Special Operaton Group, DySP and others had rushed to the place of incident.

It has now come to light during the investigation including forensic investigation that it was a hand granade blast. A deceased person had kept a hand granade in his house for last six months. The blast took place when he was removing a pin from granade. It has come to light that deceased and one other accused had found this hand granade about six months ago. He had posed with a granade and a gun in photographs. Police has filed complaint under Arms Act and Explosive Act. DeshGujarat