5 killed in blast at explosives-making factory in Nagpur
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An explosion at an explosives manufacturing unit in Dhamna village, Nagpur, claimed the lives of five people on Thursday.
Five others were also injured in the explosion at Chamundi Explosive Pvt Ltd.
The explosion took place around 1:00pm when the workers were packing explosives, said a local police official, according to PTI.
Following the explosion, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Anil Deshmukh also visited the scene to assess the situation.
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Manager and owner of the unit absconding
Deshmukh told ANI that the manager and owner of the unit are on the run.
"The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment... A team from the explosive department is here and further investigation is underway," the former Maharashtra home minister said.
Deshmush has urged local police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into this unfortunate event.
The cause of the explosion is currently being investigated.
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NCP's Deshmukh at the factory
#WATCH | Nagpur: At least 5 people have died and 5 people are injured in an explosion at an explosives manufacturing factory in Dhamna. The team is about to reach the spot: Commissioner of Police, Nagpur
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024
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NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh present at the spot pic.twitter.com/uZkhra6ZXX