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17 persons killed, 18 injured in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

Nagpur: 17 Persons Killed, 18 Injured In Blast At Explosives Factory In Raulgaon, Katol

Naggpur ( Maharashtra ) : At least 17 persons were killed and 18 others injured in a blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district on Sunday morning, police said.

The blast took place at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil, a senior police official said.

At least 17 persons were killed and 18 others suffered injuries, the police said.

A team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reached the site to carry out the rescue operations.

Representatives of SBL Energy Limited told PTI that the incident occurred at the company’s detonator packing unit between 7 am and 7.15 am.

Rescue operations were underway, a company official said, adding that they will release a statement soon.

The injured were shifted to a hospital in Nagpur immediately after the blast, the police said.

District Collector Vipin Itankar and Superintendent of Police Harrsh Podar were at the spot.

The incident comes a day after a blast at a cracker unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district claimed 21 lives.

( Source-PTI)

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    Kumar Bahukhandi is a journalist, educator and writer, and an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication. He is the Founder and Editor of Channel24India and Editor of Prime Look – The International Research Journal and Prime Review. His writing explores human behaviour, relationships, emotions and the choices that shape everyday life. Through journalism, short stories and reflective essays, he brings together academic inquiry and a curiosity about people. Guided by the principle of “simple living and high thinking”, Kumar values authenticity, modesty and respect for every individual, regardless of status or background. He believes in remaining true to himself, listening to his inner voice and finding meaning in ordinary experiences.

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