Blast inside court complex in Indian Punjab

Ludhiana: Two people have died in a blast inside a court complex in Indian Punjab's Ludhiana. Four people have also been reported to have suffered serious injuries in the explosion.

According to Indian media, the blast is reported to have taken place around 12:22 pm in a bathroom on the second floor of the building. The intensity of the blast was such that it damaged the walls of the bathroom and shattered glass panes of nearby rooms. The district court was functioning when the explosion took place.

Police have cordoned off the area and fire engines are on the spot.

The district court is located near the District Commissioner's office in the heart of Ludhiana city.