Bangladesh mosque blast: 17 people killed, several others injured

DHAKA: At least 17 people were killed and several others were injured after six air conditioners exploded during prayers in a mosque in Bangladesh's Fatullah town.

According to locals, the explosions took place at around 8.45 p.m. on Friday at Baitus Salam Mosque in Fatullah just after devotees had finished their prayers. Sources said that sparking led to one of the A/Cs exploding which then triggered blasts in the other air conditioners of the mosque. 27 victims are in a critical condition, doctors said, adding that some of them including the mosque's 'Imam' suffered 99 per cent burn injuries. Fire service officials and gas workers are working on the site to repair a faulty gas line which caused the mishap. (IANS)

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