At least nine people have reportedly lost their life after a blast in the Solar Explosive Company of Nagpur's Bazargaon village on Sunday, 17 December.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis tweeted, "It is very unfortunate that 9 people including 6 women died in the explosion at Solar Industries in Nagpur. It is a company that manufactures drones and explosives for the defence forces.
"Nagpur Collector and Superintendent of Police are in constant touch and the IG, SP, and Collector are at the spot. The state government will give assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the kins of those who died in this incident," he added,
SP Nagpur Rural Harsh Poddar was quoted by news agency ANI and said, “Nine people died after there was a blast in the Solar Explosive Company in Bazargaon village of Nagpur. This blast happened at the time of packing in the cast booster plant in the Solar Explosive Company."
As per media reports, several others have been injured following the incident, with some in critical condition.
"It is indeed a very sad and tragic incident for all of us. We remain committed to providing all support and relief to the deceased families today and in future too. We shall implement the recommendations of the inquiry committee as soon as they are received," Ashish Srivastava, Senior General Manager of the company told ANI.
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