An explosion in a factory in Modi Nagar, Ghaziabad caused 8 deaths on Sunday. 4 persons have been injured. The factory manufactures birthday candles. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given condolences to the families. The CM has instructed District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police to rush to the spot and expedite the rescue work. They were instructed to probe the matter and submit a report by evening.
After a preliminary investigation, in-charge of the local police station has been suspended for negligence. District Magistrate has declared help of Rs lakh for the family of the deceased.
Watch | 7 persons dead and 4 injured in an explosion at a factory in Modi Nagar
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