Hyderabad, September 8: An explosion in the Rajendranagar area left one severely injured here on Sunday. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shamshabad-Cyberabad, Prakash Reddy informed ANI, "A ragpicker named Ali had brought some chemical substance while collecting wastage from the road."

Deputy Commissioner of Police also said, "The explosion took place while opening the packed cover which has inflicted burn injuries on his body. He is currently receiving treatment at Osmania General Hospital." Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Woman Dies After Mouth Explosion During Treatment in Aligarh Hospital, Watch Video.

"Forensic Scientific Lab (SFL) team along with bomb squad have been called in and we are verifying what led to the explosion. We are also checking the CCTVs footage of the spot", he added. Further investigation underway.