Updated On: 02 March, 2026 02:04 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
18 people were killed in an explosion that occurred on Sunday morning at the detonator packing unit of the company in Raulgaon, located in Katol tehsil of Nagpur district. Pics/PTI

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The explosion occurred on Sunday morning at the detonator packing unit of the company in Raulgaon, located in Katol tehsil of Nagpur district
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Police stated that the bodies were burnt beyond recognition, and DNA samples are being collected from family members to establish the identities of the deceased

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the explosion
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PM Modi had on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the devastating blast at an explosives factory

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Calling the incident “deeply distressing,” the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured
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