11 people died in the explosion in a firecracker factory in the Harda district of Madhya Pradesh, while more than 200 people were injured. A rescue operation is going on after the accident. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team from Varanasi is engaged in the rescue operation. The debris is being removed from the JCB, in which the fire is still burning. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will go to Harda today to take stock of the situation. During this time, CM Yadav can also meet the dead, injured, and their families.
firecrackers are still bursting
How terrible the accident was can be gauged from the fact that firecrackers are still bursting at the spot. After removing the debris with JCB and Poklane machine, gunpowder and firecrackers were found buried. Efforts have been made to extinguish the fire with more than 300 fire vehicles, yet smoke is still rising from the debris.
51 people are in critical condition
More than 200 people have been injured in the accident, out of which the condition of 51 is said to be critical. Jinta is undergoing treatment in Indore and Bhopal. It is a matter of relief that neither any injured nor any dead body was found in the debris at night. However, the rescue team is continuously removing the debris.
The NDRF team reached Harda
According to the information, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team from Varanasi reached Harda on Wednesday morning. 35 members of the team have started the work of removing debris in the basement of the factory. Gunpowder was kept here and employees were also present at the time of the accident. In such a situation, the NDRF team has started the work of removing debris from the basement.
The factory owner and his brother arrested
Harda police have arrested the factory owner and his brother. Both the accused, Rajesh Aggarwal and Soumesh Aggarwal, were caught on the National Highway passing through Sarangpur in Rajgarh district. Both were trying to run away, but the police caught them. By interrogating both of them, efforts are being made to find out about their other associate.
Order to give Rs 15 lakh each to the families of the deceased
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order taking cognizance of the blast case. Orders have been given to give Rs 15 lakh to the families of the deceased, Rs 3 lakh to the minor injured, and Rs 5 lakh to the seriously injured. Also, orders have been given to give Rs 5 lakh to those whose houses were burnt in the accident and Rs 2 lakh to those who were evacuated. Under the order of NGT, factory owners will have to deposit this amount in the account of the Environment Compensation Fund. After which it will be given to the victims.
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