Kannur (Kerala) [India], August 30 (ANI): A devastating explosion occurred at a rented house in Kerala's Kannur, in the early hours of Saturday, resulting in one fatality, said police.

The incident occurred in the Keezhara panchayat of Kannapuram town of Kannur district.

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The deceased is yet to be identified as the blast was powerful enough to dismember the body, making identification challenging, the police officials added.

"One person has been killed in a massive explosion that occurred at a rented house in Keezhara, Kannapuram, in the early hours of Saturday. The deceased is yet to be identified as the body was found dismembered," Kannapuram Police said.

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Further details are awaited in the matter. (ANI)

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