The explosion at a Harda firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal has resulted in numerous fatalities and left dozens injured. Footage circulating on social media depicts the inferno engulfing the site, punctuated by intermittent explosions, as individuals scramble to escape the danger.
Live updates on the tragic incident unfolding in MP’s Harda district reveal the grim toll of a factory fire at a fireworks unit. As per the latest reports, 11 individuals have lost their lives, while a staggering 200 others have been injured in the series of explosions.
Authorities have swiftly responded to the emergency, with three individuals reportedly apprehended in connection with the incident. The blasts have caused widespread devastation, prompting concerns about safety standards in such industrial facilities.
Efforts are underway to provide medical assistance to the injured and to assess the extent of the damage caused by the explosions. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to search for any survivors amidst the rubble and debris left in the wake of the blasts.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents and officials alike grappling with the magnitude of the tragedy. Questions are being raised about the circumstances leading up to the explosions and the measures in place to prevent such disasters in the future.
As the situation continues to unfold, authorities are urging caution and vigilance while investigations into the cause of the Harda blasts are ongoing. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
NDRF and SDRF are still engaged in debris removal.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams persist in clearing the debris while two individuals have been apprehended. Identified as Rajesh Aggarwal and Somesh Aggarwal, they have been taken into custody. Harda’s Superintendent of Police, Sanjeev Kanchan, stated that authorities are interrogating another individual in connection to the blast incident.