Explosion at Nagpur Explosives Factory Kills 15-20, Injures Dozens

A powerful explosion occurred early Sunday morning at the detonator packing unit of SBL Energy Limited, an explosives manufacturing factory in Raulgaon, Katol tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra. The blast killed between 15 and 20 workers and injured around 15 to 18 others, many critically. Rescue operations involving NDRF and local authorities are ongoing. The exact cause remains under investigation. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, with the PM announcing financial aid for victims' families.