Siwan, Oct. 23 -- The death toll in the illegal firecracker manufacturing explosion in Alampur village of Bihar's Siwan district has risen to five, Siwan Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni said on Friday.

"Based on the assessment by the medical team, the Civil Surgeon has confirmed that 5 dead bodies have been recovered. According to villagers, 3 individuals-a young girl and 2 women... It is said that there were 7 to 8 members in the house, 5 of whom have been confirmed dead. 2-3 were outside the house...," Siwan SP Bharat Soni told the media.

He further said a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has arrived at the scene; the fire has been completely extinguished, and a thorough search of the entire house is underway.

"A Bomb Dete...