Jaipur, October 19, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A powerful explosion in a pickup truck loaded with explosives in Aguncha village of Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district killed the driver on the spot on Monday, police said.
The blast occurred around 11:30 a.m. within the jurisdiction of Gulabpura police station, completely destroying the vehicle and reducing a nearby enclosure wall to rubble.
The explosion was so intense that parts of the pickup truck were blown apart, scattering debris across a wide area. The driver’s body was found beneath the rubble of the collapsed wall.
Police identified the deceased as Ram Avtar, 35, a resident of Bundi district.
The blast was heard from a considerable distance, triggering panic among local residents, many of whom rushed out of their homes to assess the situation.
The impact shattered glass in the doors and windows of nearby houses, while cracks reportedly appeared in some walls. The enclosure where the pickup truck was parked suffered extensive damage, with its wall collapsing completely. The vehicle’s engine was reportedly thrown around 10 feet away by the force of the explosion.
Villagers gathered at the site soon after the blast and attempted to extinguish the fire. The discovery of the driver’s body beneath the debris further highlighted the severity of the incident.
Gulabpura Station House Officer Sanjay Gurjar said the explosion occurred inside an enclosure belonging to Ramdev, son of Hiralal Khatik, a local resident. A pickup truck carrying explosives was parked inside the premises when it suddenly exploded.
Following the incident, police personnel from the Aguncha police outpost and Gulabpura police station reached the spot and secured the area.
A forensic team has been called in to examine the site, identify the explosive materials and determine the exact cause of the blast.
Police have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the explosion, including why the explosives were being transported in the vehicle.
Further details are awaited as investigators continue their probe.
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