Dombivli factory blast caught on camera, death toll rises to 11 - Key updates
killing at least 11 people and injuring 60 others.3) Those injured in the blast are undergoing treatment at AIMS, Neptune and Global hospitals.4) The blast was heard a kilometre away. Glass windows of adjoining buildings cracked.5) Large pieces of the reactor of the Dombivli chemical factory fell 1 kilometre away and the lid of the reactor fell 200 meters away on a factory, reported ANI.Also Read | Maharashtra news: Boiler blast triggers fire at Dombivli chemical factory5) Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident.
“Plans were afoot to shift hazardous chemical factories from Dombivli to Ambernath MIDC," Shinde said.6) On May 24, Siddhesh Kadam, Chairman of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, visited the site and discussed plans to prevent future tragedies. He said the work is underway to complete the rescue operation as soon as possible.8) Pradeep Mehta and Malay Pradeep Mehta – the owners of Amudan Chemical Private Limited – have been booked under various sections.Also Read | Dombivli blast: What caused the accident 9) Five police teams have been formed to arrest the accused who are currently absconding.10) CM Eknath Shinde has announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.
He also assured that the government would take care of the treatment of the injured. "There has been no Industrial Safety Department here.
The management of this factory is responsible for the blast. The Industrial Safety Department has been ignorant towards this.
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