Nagpur blast: FIR against 21 explosive firm staff for culpable homicide; 11 officials arrested
TNN / Mar 03, 2026, 05:04 (IST)
A devastating blast at SBL Energy Ltd in Nagpur has claimed 19 lives, mostly women, and injured 23. Authorities have registered a culpable homicide case against 21 company officials, citing severe safety violations. Preliminary probes reveal critical lapses including failure to appoint a safety officer and improper explosives storage, leading to the tragic incident.