An explosion at a firecracker factory in Tonk Kalan, in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, kills five people and injures 23, officials report. The incident draws immediate action from state authorities, including the arrest of the factory owner, identified as Anil Malviya, under the stringent provisions of the National Security Act (NSA). According to the reports, Malviya is the licensed owner of the facility. State officials also suspend the factory’s licences and initiate an investigation into the cause of the blast. The probe includes involvement by regulatory and safety bodies, including PESO, alongside other agencies mentioned by sources. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav says strict action will be taken in connection with the incident. The authorities are examining possible violations of safety norms and compliance requirements as they assess the circumstances leading to the explosion.
Explosion at firecracker factory in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh kills five; owner held under NSA
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Tonk Kalan, in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, kills five people and injures 23, officials report. The incident draws immediate action from state authorities...
- An explosion occurs at a firecracker factory in Tonk Kalan, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Five people die and 23 others are injured.
- Factory owner Anil Malviya is arrested under the National Security Act (NSA).
- The factory’s licences are suspended and investigations are launched by regulatory/safety agencies including PESO.
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announces strict action following the incident.
Officials said Anil Malviya, the licensed owner of the firecracker factory operating in the Tonk Kalan area has been arrested under the stringent provisions of the National Security Act (NSA)
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