11 killed, five injured in firecracker factory blast in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi
Police said the factory was operating illegally and that 1,200 kg of explosive material was recovered there in 2024.
- A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, killed at least 11 people and injured over a dozen others.
- The blast destroyed the factory and damaged five to seven nearby houses within a 50-metre radius, with the explosion heard up to two kilometers away.
- Rescue operations involved police, fire brigade, Air Force personnel, and Anti-Terrorism Squad teams using heavy machinery to clear debris and search for trapped victims.
- Several injured individuals were taken to local hospitals, with some in critical condition, while the cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
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Main accused in Kaushambi firecracker blast arrested
The main accused, Naushad, in the Kaushambi firecracker factory blast that killed 11 people, including eight children, has been arrested after an encounter. Two police personnel were suspended and three sent to police lines for alleged negligence, as the factory was operating illegally despite a previous licence suspension. Authorities are taking strict action, including invoking the Gangsters Act and NSA.
Kaushambi UP: Bulldozer Action Against Accused After Kaushambi Firecracker Factory Blast Kills 11
<p>After a massive blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, the administration has launched strict action. The explosion on Sunday claimed 11 lives and injured more than four people. The blast also caused heavy damage to over half a dozen nearby houses. Rescue and relief operations are continuing as authorities fear that more people may still be trapped under the debris. Police have registered a case under serious sec…
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tvsarawak.myThe incident took place in Kaushambi District, about 200 kilometers from the state capital Lucknow.
The factory operated illegally in Uttar Pradesh. Modi announced 1,800 euros for families of each fatal victim and support to the wounded.
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