9 killed in Solar Industries factory explosion in Nagpur

Nine people were killed and several injured in a blast at the Solar Industries' explosives manufacturing factory in Bazargaon village, Nagpur.

The explosion occurred at around 9 am in the cast booster unit of the factory, as workers were engaged in the crucial task of packaging explosives used in coal mining blasts. Reports from a senior police official indicate that the cast booster plant bore the brunt of the blast.

The victims, six of whom were women, were engaged in the packaging of explosives at the time of the tragic incident. Among the casualties were employees of the Solar Explosive Company, a manufacturer known for producing drones and explosives primarily for defence forces.