Massive explosion at a closed madrassa in Bihar's Banka district

A forensic team will be called to find out the type of explosive

Patna: A huge blast rocked a deserted madrassa in south Bihar's Banka district today. However, no significant loss of life or property was reported. A large part of the school collapsed following a blast around 8 a.m. Tuesday at a complex in the Nautolia area of ​​the district.

The school sits at the front of the scene, which is closed from the outside. The mosque can be reached from the inside. Its doors were open. The blast severely damaged the school building, police said. Police who reached the spot could not find anyone, including the imam of the mosque.

A team of forensic experts has been called in to inspect the scene. Until then the debris is left intact. Forensic investigations will determine what type of explosion was used. Religious places and educational institutions have been closed for more than a month due to the lockdown in the state due to Corona.