Blast at illegle Crackers factor in Bengal Kills 7 Injures Several
BNITIMES.COM / Bureau News / Editor Vishal Sharma / 16 May 2023 06:31
Five people died and seven others were injured in an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing factory in West Bengal on Tuesday.
The blast was of such an intensity that the factory collapsed with bodies seen strewn around the compound. The incident also prompted a political blame game between the opposition BJP and the ruling Trinamool.
Angry locals attacked the cops who went to investigate the incident in Purba Medinipur’s Egra. The owner of the factory, located near the Odisha border, has escaped to the neighbouring state, police said.
We are saddened by the incident. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. The case will be investigated by CID. We will give Rs 2.5 lakh each to the families of the deceased and will provide free treatment and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured,” announced Bengal CM
State Environment Minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia confirmed the explosion and condoled the death of the victims of the blast. He said that the government would take steps to give succour to people affected
“We appeal to people to inform us of any illegal firecracker factories that they know of in their area.. we will take strong steps against such units.” he said
