The death toll from the explosion at the Ministry of Internal Affairs training center in Syktyvkar has risen to two.

A patient who was in the city hospital Ezhva, died yesterday, the Ministry of Health press service reported. The Republic Komi.

An explosion rocked the Ministry of Internal Affairs' professional training center in Syktyvkar On January 15, during a training session, more than 20 people were injured. The death of one of the victims in the hospital from burns and carbon monoxide poisoning was reported on Monday.

The center's director has been detained and charged with abuse of office. Another suspect in the case is a teacher at the center who detonated a training grenade during a class.