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Sonipat Explosion: Illegal Firecracker Factory Leaves Three Dead And Seven Injured

Sonipat police have constituted a special team to arrest the owner of the factory and are probing the incident head-on.

An explosion occurred on Saturday at an illegal firecracker factory at Ridhau village, Kharkhoda, Sonipat district, Haryana. The death toll has risen to three and seven people are injured in the disaster. According to the reports from the authorities, hundreds of workers inside the factory reported at the time of the explosion. It is said to be so heavy that it breaks the building walls. Injured are taken for treatment in a hospital near the spot. The dead have been referred for post-mortem.

Emergency Response

It is stated that the state fire department, police, and FSL emergency teams reached the spot in no time to perform rescue operations. Police and fire personnel are making their best efforts to evacuate hundreds of workers who are trapped in the building. It has been gathered that Ved Prakash, a local resident, was running a firecracker factory illegally from a residential property, and he is still on the run.

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Investigation Is Underway

Sonipat police have constituted a special team to arrest the owner of the factory and are probing the incident head-on. The reason behind this explosion is still not clear, but according to some initial reports, it seems that chemicals in the firecracker manufacturing caught fire and escalated into an explosion. The authorities are collecting more information and evidence to clarify the circumstances behind the blast.

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Swechchha Singh

Swechchha Singh

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Swechchha Singh is a news writer with 1 year of experience, covering a variety of topics, including politics, technology, health, and entertainment. She has a keen interest in lifestyle reporting, keeping her readers up-to-date on the latest trends. Swechchha earned her degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from D.Y. Patil International University, Pune. She also runs a live blog where she provides real-time updates on breaking news and trending stories, offering readers an interactive way to stay informed. All of Swechchha’s articles are reviewed by the News Desk team to ensure accuracy before they are published. She is dedicated to delivering reliable and well-researched information to her audience. Outside of work, Swechchha enjoys traveling and dancing. You can follow her on Twitter for the latest updates and insights.

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First published on: Sep 28, 2024 04:59 PM IST


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