A deadly firecracker factory blast in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, killed five workers and injured 23, with three in critical condition. Authorities invoked the National Security Act against factory manager Ajaas Khan and arrested licensed owner Anil Malviya, ordering both to Ujjain Central Jail for three months. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder charges were filed against four accused, including another manager and a contractor. Investigations involve a state committee, PESO, and forensic teams to pinpoint the cause, amid claims of excess explosive storage and weak safety arrangements.
A blast rocked an alleged illegal firecracker factory in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, with multiple casualties feared. Relief and rescue operations are underway as injured people are being treated in hospitals. Senior officials have reached the scene, but the exact nature of the operation and what the facility produced is yet to be confirmed.
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A massive explosion struck a firecracker factory near Tonkkala on AB Road in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, around 11:30 AM. The blast was strong enough to send tremors felt several kilometres away, leaving the community in shock. Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing the damage as victims receive treatment and locals mourn the dead.
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