11 killed, over 100 injured in mishap at cracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda; PM Modi condoles

Harda : 11 people have been reportedly dead and over 100 have been injured in a mishap at a cracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda district on Tuesday morning.

According to media reports, the blast was of such a magnitude that it engulfed nearly 50 houses nearby the factory. The large amount of gunpowder present inside the factory led to massive explosion.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav has also expressed grief over the incident and said that the guilty behind this blast will not be spared at any cost. He also promised strict action against the one found guilty in the matter.

"The incident of arson in the firecracker factory of Harda is heart-wrenching. In view of the seriousness of this incident, it is being monitored. Today I have postponed the night stay program of Aharwada village of Chhindwara district. We will not spare the culprits of the arson incident. The state government will take strict action against the culprits," Mohan Yadav wrote on his X account.

PM Narendra Modi condoles deaths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also condoled the loss of lives due to a mishap at a cracker factory. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured. 

The Prime Minister’s Office Posted on X:

"Distressed by the loss of lives due to the mishap at a cracker factory in Harda, Madhya Pradesh. Condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones. May those injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is assisting all those affected. Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured will be given Rs. 50,000."