Bihar: Bomb blast shakes Bhojpur's Arrah, 1 injured

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PATNA: A bomb blast took place in Harkhen Kumar Jain Dharmshala in Arrah, located in Bihar's Bhojpur district on Thursday morning. One person has been injured in the incident. 

Explosion at Harkhen Kumar Jain Dharmshala in Bihar's Arrah. 1 injured. pic.twitter.com/lT8wonHMvA

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The dharmshala is located near Badi Chowk in Arrah. The blast reportedly took place inside a room. 

"There were 5 people in the room, out of which one is injured and has been sent to the hospital. Their purpose can only be identified after investigation," said Avkash Kumar, Arrah Superintendent of Police.

"One Aadhaar card and pistol have been recovered from room," he added.

With ANI inputs