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Hair dryer explodes in woman's hand. Police investigate foul play

Ellsworth Toohey
Nov 22, 2024
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A 37-year-old woman from Karnataka, India, suffered severe injuries to her palms and fingers after a hair dryer exploded in her hand. Police are now investigating the incident and suspect foul play.

According to The Independent, Basavarajeshwari Yarnal collected a parcel on behalf of her neighbor, identified…

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