Maharashtra: 17 killed, 18 injured in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur
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Seventeen persons were killed and 18 others injured on Sunday in an explosion at an ammunition factory in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
The blast occurred at a factory owned by SBL Energy Limited in the Raulgaon village around 6.45 am, The Times of India reported.
The factory produces industrial explosives, including detonators and cartridges for mining and infrastructure projects.
Around 35 workers were reportedly present under two supervisors at the time of the blast.
Rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force and local emergency personnel, reached the site and carried out search and rescue operations, The Hindu quoted Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule as saying.
The injured have been transported to hospitals in Nagpur for treatment.
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Fadnavis described the incident as “extremely unfortunate and tragic” and said he was in constant contact with the local authorities.
He has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those killed, noting that the company has also been directed to provide financial assistance to all families.
“Orders have been issued for a thorough investigation into this incident,” Fadnavis added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the blast “deeply distressing,” and announced...