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News Topical, Digital Desk : The police are now taking action in the Nagpur factory blast case. They have taken action against the accused involved in the blast. Police have arrested 11 accused in the SBL Ordnance Factory blast case.
The main accused, factory owner Alok Chaudhary, is reportedly absconding. Three police teams are searching for him. So far, 19 workers have died in this case, and 22 have been seriously injured, 12 of whom are in critical condition.
What caused the loss of lives
The police report contains numerous revelations. It also details the reasons why people lost their lives. The investigation report also reveals a shocking finding: SBL Company blatantly violated government regulations and safety rules. Preliminary reports from PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization) and DISH (Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health) have indicted the company.
Explosives were not shifted to another building
The company stored the processed explosives in the non-removal crimping unit without immediately moving them to another building, causing the entire building to collapse. A team from PESO and DISH visited the SBL company on June 21, 2024, and conducted a safety inspection.
Numerous errors were discovered at the time. The team instructed SBL to make necessary improvements, but the company ignored them. Had the company taken action at that time, the lives of 19 workers might not have been lost.
These things came to light in the investigation report
- Fire trailer pump was not installed in the company to control the fire after it broke out.
- According to the rules, two security officers were required to be deployed, but only one was deployed.
- No health officer was appointed in the company.
- Workers' leave and salary details were not submitted to the dish office.
- Flameproof CCTV cameras were not installed in the company.
- Internal safety audit not submitted to dish office.
- Out of 809 employees, health check-up camps were organised for only 183 in February 2025.
- No details of training of workers were submitted to the Dish office.
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