Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 16 (ANI): One person was killed when an old paint drum exploded at the Secon Company of Auto Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Monday evening.

According to Gajuwaka police, the deceased was a worker of the Secon Company, which had opened after months of being shut.

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"The paint drum was opened forcefully following which the person died on the spot. Our police teams rushed to the spot including clue teams. A case will be filed in connection with this matter and investigation will also be conducted for further details," said Gajuwak Police. (ANI)

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