Nagpur Factory Blast: CM Devendra Fadnavis Announces ₹5 Lakh Ex-Gratia For Victims’ Families
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a financial assistance of ₹5 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident at an explosives factory in Raulgaon, Nagpur district.
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नागपूर जिल्ह्यातील राऊळगाव येथे स्फोटकांच्या फॅक्टरीतील दुर्घटनेत मृत्यू झालेल्यांच्या वारसांना 5 लाख रुपये आर्थिक मदत राज्य सरकार करेल, असे मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी जाहीर केले आहे. याशिवाय संबंधित कंपनी सुद्धा आर्थिक मदत त्यांच्या कुटुंबियांना देणार आहे.#Nagpur https://t.co/QPpxd78SnV
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The ex-gratia compensation will be provided by the state government to the legal heirs of the deceased. In addition, the company concerned has also assured separate financial assistance to the affected families.
The Chief Minister expressed grief over the incident and stated that the government stands firmly with the victims’ families during this difficult time. Further details regarding the cause of the accident are awaited.
At least 17 persons were killed and 18 others injured in a devastating explosion at an explosives manufacturing factory in Raulgaon village of Katol tehsil in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district on Sunday morning, confirmed PTI.
The blast occurred at the detonator packing unit of SBL Energy Limited between 7 am and 7.15 am, as per PTI. The force of the explosion caused extensive damage to the unit, triggering panic in the surrounding area.
Maharashtra Tragedy: 17 People Killed, 18 Injured In Blast At Explosives Factory In Nagpur; Video SurfacesA team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reached the spot and began rescue operations to clear debris and ensure no one remained trapped under the rubble. District Collector Vipin Itankar and Superintendent of Police Harrsh Podar were present at the site to oversee relief measures.
A detailed statement would be issued shortly. The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be determined.
The incident comes a day after a blast at a cracker unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district claimed 21 lives, once again bringing industrial safety practices under scrutiny.
(With PTI Input)
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