IN PHOTOS: 18 killed after explosion at Nagpur factory in Maharashtra

18 people were killed in an explosion that occurred on Sunday morning at the detonator packing unit of the company in Raulgaon, located in Katol tehsil of Nagpur district. Pics/PTI

Updated On: 2026-03-02 02:04 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

The Kalmeshwar police have registered a case against 21 directors and shareholders of the company. Pics/PTI

The explosion occurred on Sunday morning at the detonator packing unit of the company in Raulgaon, located in Katol tehsil of Nagpur district

Police stated that the bodies were burnt beyond recognition, and DNA samples are being collected from family members to establish the identities of the deceased

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the explosion

PM Modi had on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the devastating blast at an explosives factory 

Calling the incident “deeply distressing,” the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured

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