9 dead in explosion at explosive company in India

Nagpur, The Gulf Observer: 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,