MUMBAI: At least 15 people were killed and 18 others critically injured in a major explosion at an ammunition manufacturing company in Raulgaon village of Kalmeshwar tehsil, around 25 km from Nagpur city, on Sunday morning. The explosion occurred shortly afterwards. The company is a major manufacturer of industrial explosives, including materials used for mining and infrastructure projects, such as detonators and explosive cartridges. Local MLA Charansingh Thakur confirmed the death toll and the number of injured. He alleged that the factory had flouted safety norms and failed to properly train workers before deploying them on the job.

Source: Indian Express March 01, 2026 07:34 UTC