Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:57pm on 06 Feb 2024,Tuesday India
An explosion at a firecrackers factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda town resulted in 11 fatalities and 174 injuries. Three arrests were made, including factory owner Rajesh Agrawal, apprehended while attempting to flee. Police also detained Somesh Agarwal and Rafiq Khan. Charges filed include culpable homicide and attempted culpable homicide. The blast, occurring on Magardha Road, left 174 injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and announced compensation. Rescue efforts continue as officials work to clear debris. The incident highlights safety concerns in the fireworks industry.
