BETTIAH, Feb. 17 -- Of seven people burnt alive in an illegal firecracker-manufacturing factory in the Bhiwadi town of Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday, six are from Bihar, leaving the state in a shock. Meanwhile, some from Bihar are also said to be among critically injured.

The deceased have been identified as Mintu Paswan, son of Sikardar Paswan, Sujant Paswan, son of Shiv Paswan, Ajit Kumar, son of Surendra, Ravi Kumar, son of Rajdev, Shyam, son of Jaidev, Amresh Paswan, son Krishna Lal - all the residents of East Champaran. However, a seventh victim Shashi Bhushan's address could not be established at the time of filing this report.

The 22-year-old migrant worker Mintu Paswan had tied the knot with Muskan Paswan only ...