The death toll in the gas cylinder and firecracker blast incident at Dholahat, Pathar-Pratima, in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, has risen to eight. All the deceased were from the same family. A female member of the family, who had been undergoing treatment at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, succumbed to her injuries this morning.

The police have registered cases under the BNS and West Bengal Fire Services Act 1950 against two family members.

The incident occurred yesterday evening when firecrackers, allegedly stored in the house, exploded along with two gas cylinders. Seven people, including four children, died on the spot. Three family members who were outside the house at the time of the incident survived.