Nagpur: The aftermath of a tragic incident at Chamundi Explosives Pvt Ltd in the village of Dhamna (Turagondi) saw local politicians converging on the site a day after the explosion claimed the lives of six workers, including five young women.
Among the early arrivals was former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, who promptly assessed the situation upon arrival on Thursday, the same day of the accident. Additionally, leaders such as Nitin Gakdari, Shyamkumar Barve, Vijay Wadgattiwar, Sunil Kedar, and others visited the factory on Friday, where the explosion occurred, resulting in six fatalities and six injuries, three of which were severe.
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The victims have been identified as Pranjali Kisan Modre (22), Prachi Shrikant Falke (20), Vaishali Anandrao Kshirsagar (20), all from Dhamna, Monali Shankarrao Aloney (27) from Neri, Sheetal Ashish Chatap (30), and Pannalal Bandewar (50) from Satnawri. Those injured, including ShraddhaVanraj Patil (22), Pramod Chaware (25), Dansa Maraskolhe (26), and three others, were promptly taken to Mayo Hospital, with one victim being transported to Dande Hospital, Ravi Nagar.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the blast occurred during the packaging of explosives, although the exact cause remains undetermined as of this report. Deshmukh, a leader of the NCP (Sharad Pawar), highlighted the absence of both the factory owner and manager at the scene, emphasizing the challenges faced in arranging ambulances due to their absence on-site.
Commissioner of Police Dr. Singal, addressing the media later, confirmed the destruction of stocked firecrackers within the unit, attributing the subsequent explosion to this event. He noted that initial inquiries pointed to a possible ignition from the microchord of the firecrackers.
