Jaipur, Nov 5 (PTI) An explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district on Thursday left two workers dead, officials said.
The explosion occurred around 9.40 am at the factory-cum-godown in the Badli area.
The deceased were identified as Mohammad Aamir Soragar, 28, and his cousin Mujid Soragar, 32.
Nagaur Tehsildar Nar Sungh Tak said four workers were present at the unit when the explosion occurred. Two of them died on the spot, while the other two sustained injuries.
According to preliminary information, the godown owner, identified as Ameen, holds a permanent licence for storing firecrackers.
However, officials are yet to ascertain the quantity of explosives stored there and whether the premises were being used for unauthorised manufacturing. PTI SDA SMV SMV DV
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