Blast while making gunpowder in Nagaur, sound heard half a kilometer away, devastation within a radius of 100 feet: cracks in houses, glass of vehicles broken, houses damaged
There was a massive explosion in a gunpowder warehouse in Nagaur, Rajasthan on Thursday morning. In this blast that took place at around 9:40 am in the Badli area, two youths were burnt to death on the spot, while two others are said to be seriously injured. The explosion was so strong that its sound was heard up to half a kilometer away. There was chaos in the surrounding areas after the explosion.
According to preliminary information, gunpowder was prepared by mixing potassium nitrate in the warehouse. The name of the warehouse owner is said to be Amin. However, information about what caused the explosion has not been revealed yet. It is also being ascertained how many workers were present in the warehouse at the time of the accident.
Damage to houses within 100 feet radius
The blast was so powerful that it caused huge damage within a radius of about 100 feet around the warehouse. All the glass panes of a bus parked about 100 feet away from the spot were broken. There were cracks in the walls of nearby houses and many vehicles were also damaged. After the explosion, relief and rescue operations were started on the spot.
Stock of firecrackers also found in the warehouse
According to the information, a stock of ready firecrackers was kept in a part of the warehouse. It is being told that the warehouse owner has a permanent license for firecrackers. However, official information about how many firecrackers were allowed under the license and the quantity of potassium nitrate and firecrackers present at the scene has not been revealed. The names of the youth who lost their lives in the accident have been named as Mujid Saurgar (32) and Mohammad Aamir Saurgar (28). The entire matter is being investigated by the administration.