One feared dead, 20 injured in Varanasi blast

Varanasi : One foreigner is feared to have died and over 20 others injured in a powerful blast that rocked the city of Varanasi on Tuesday evening.

The explosion took place around 6.30pm at the Sheetla Ghat, where over 5500 people had gathered to watch the ?Maha Aarti? and offer prayers.

Initial reports said over 20 people, including foreigners, have been injured in the blast, which led to a stampede.

Already a red alert has been sounded in the city and the blast area has been cordoned off.

So far, there are no details on what led to the explosion, and also no confirmation if the blast was a terror attack.