“The reason for the blast is unclear and a team of forensic experts is arriving at the site as part of the probe. The unit manufactures ‘sutli’ (cord) used to ignite firecrackers,” Poddar informed.Another official identified the deceased as Munish Madavi (34) and Bhura Laxman Rajjak (25), while two of the injured persons are Ghanshyam Lokhande and Sohail Shaikh, who are hospitalised.”The blast occurred when coal powder was being heated in a blower. We will probe if safety protocols were in place and were being followed. We will check if the labourers were given protective gear,” this official said.A senior police official had earlier said the incident took place in SBL Energy Limited, a major manufacturer of explosives.
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