On Friday morning, an explosion occurred at the C in the Jawahar Nagar area of Maharashtra’s Bhandara district, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals and the injury of seven others.
Rescue teams, including firefighters and ambulances, were dispatched to the location. The factory’s roof collapsed as a result of the explosion, necessitating the deployment of earthmovers to remove the debris.
The detonation was described by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari as an unfortunate incident, and he confirmed that eight individuals were killed and seven were injured.
I regret to inform you that an unfortunate incident has occurred. An detonation occurred at the Bhandara ordnance factory, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals and the injuries of seven others. This is the preliminary report. At an event in Nagpur, Gadkari requested that all attendees remain seated for one minute in recognition of their contributions. Subsequently, the program will proceed.
Rajnath Singh, the Union defense minister, conveyed his sorrow regarding the explosion, extended his condolences to the families of the deceased, and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the explosion at the Ordnance Factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra.” I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the families who have experienced loss. I am hoping for a swift recovery for the injured. The rescue squads have been deployed to the location. Rajnath Singh wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that “all efforts are being made to provide assistance to those who are affected.”
Nana Patole, the Maharashtra Congress chief, responded to the explosion at the ordnance factory in Bhandara by asserting, “This is the failure of the Modi government.”
