A massive explosion and fire at a chemical factory in Dombivli, Thane district, Maharashtra, has resulted in the death of 13 people and injuries to over 60 others. The incident occurred on May 23, 2024, at Amudan Chemical Private Limited. The fire started after a boiler explosion, which also caused damage to nearby properties. Cooling operations are ongoing, and rescue efforts are being conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Thane Disaster Response Force (TDRF). The police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the factory owners, Malti Pradeep Mehta and Malay Pradeep Mehta, along with other officials. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered an investigation into the incident, and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board president has visited the site. The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, has criticized the lack of industrial safety measures in the area. One of the factory owners has been arrested, and the other is in police custody. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Additionally, 10 missing cases have been reported, and 5 bags of body parts have been sent for DNA testing. Officials have stated that at least 2 people are still trapped.
"I am deeply anguished to learn of the loss of lives in a fire accident at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their near and dear ones including young children. I pray to the Almighty for the speedy recovery of those being rescued,"… https://t.co/qv5D1HBBES
#BREAKING | Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar condoles the death of children in Rajkot's gaming zone, says, 'Deeply grieved at loss of lives in Rajkot' Tune in here for the latest updates: https://t.co/CRfjubcuSf #Rajkot #Gujarat #Rajkotfire #TPGamingZone… https://t.co/qaEb5ZkujO
#EXCLUSIVE | Rajkot's Chief Fire Officer speaks to Republic on gaming zone fire incident, says NOC was not issued for the TRP Gaming Zone. Tune in here for the latest updates: https://t.co/CRfjubcuSf #Rajkot #Gujarat #Rajkotfire #TPGamingZone #RajkotGamingZoneFire https://t.co/dANjkS5T0w
#BREAKING At least 16 dead, mostly children, in India fire: police https://t.co/sjW745rth4
"I am deeply anguished to learn of the loss of lives in a fire accident at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their near and dear ones including young children. I pray to the Almighty for the speedy recovery of those being rescued."… https://t.co/mt8XLIF2bE
Gujarat: Death toll in Rajkot game zone fire rises to 17, say officials
#WATCH | Bemetara, Chhattisgarh: On Bemetara blast, SP Ramkrishna Sahu says, "The rescue operations are underway. A huge pit was formed because of the blast. The JCBs are working to fill the pit... Out of the 6 people admitted to the hospital, one has died..." https://t.co/BjGDg4uI3i
I am deeply anguished to learn of the loss of lives in a fire accident at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their near and dear ones including young children. I pray to the Almighty for the speedy recovery of those being rescued.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "I am deeply saddened by the accident that happened in the game zone of Rajkot (Gujarat). I have spoken to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and got information regarding this accident. The administration is making every possible effort for… https://t.co/bdaIIGKvj3
#BREAKING | Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire: PM Modi dials Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Tune in here for the latest updates: https://t.co/CRfjubcuSf #Rajkot #Gujarat #Rajkotfire #TPGamingZone #RajkotGamingZoneFire #BhupendraPatel #PMModi https://t.co/L3qOQsbmGm
Deeply grieved at the loss of lives in the terrible fire in Rajkot. Our thoughts are very much with all those impacted by this tragedy.
At least 16 dead in a fire in an amusement park in western India, reports say https://t.co/59z0d1DzSG
#BREAKING | Gujarat CM orders to constitute an SIT to probe into the Rajkot fire incident, the report of which will be out in 24 hours. Tune in here for the latest updates: https://t.co/CRfjubcuSf #Rajkot #Gujarat #Rajkotfire #TPGamingZone https://t.co/PPDoqZ6Qof
#BREAKING | An SIT will be formed to probe the Rajkot fire incident that left at least 24 dead Tune in here for the latest updates: https://t.co/CRfjubcuSf #Rajkot #Gujarat #Rajkotfire #TPGamingZone https://t.co/nsObTTNXsf
#WATCH | Gujarat: On Rajkot fire incident, Rajkot Collector Prabhav Joshi says, "We had received the call at around 4.30 pm... The temporary structure in the gaming zone had collapsed. The fire was controlled around 2 hours ago. The debris is being removed... We are in constant… https://t.co/xHVPNqVh8l
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel tweeted, "The state government will provide Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50 thousand to the injured. In this regard, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed and assigned to investigate the entire incident." https://t.co/A3FtCtegZG
BREAKING: At least 16 people have died in a fire at an amusement park in western India, news reports say. https://t.co/lQpFAH38sp
#BREAKING on weekend debate | It has been said the massive fire broke out in the gaming zone due to an AC blast. However, the exact reason is yet to be ascertained and an official confirmation on the same is awaited. Tune in here for the latest updates: https://t.co/CRfjubcuSf… https://t.co/De5e6vgnJP
#BREAKING on weekend debate | The three owners of the mall in Rajkot have been taken into custody. Around 20 bodies have been recovered and are being sent to hospital for investigation Tune in here for the latest updates: https://t.co/CRfjubd2HN #Gujarat #Rajkot https://t.co/PZ60Ejirpi
#BREAKING | The three owners of the mall in Rajkot have been taken into custody. Around 20 bodies have been recovered and are being sent to hospital for investigation Tune in here for the latest updates: https://t.co/CRfjubd2HN #Gujarat #Rajkot https://t.co/9ni9FMDxkf
Death toll in Gujarat playground accident reaches 20 in India
The Death Toll in #Rajkot now at 24 ! https://t.co/1hHF9Yns2f
Gujarat: Death toll in Rajkot game zone fire rises to 16, say officials
Explosion in chemical unit in Thane: After the blaze https://t.co/L4nZFL1dUD
Gujarat: 11 killed in Rajkot game zone fire; three injured, says police
STORY | Children among 4 killed in Rajkot game zone fire; relief, rescue ops underway READ: https://t.co/u77Vd9e6hL https://t.co/IxjFpaiyO9
17 People Now Confirmed dead in #Rajkot Fire. https://t.co/kB02FgDiay
#WATCH Rajkot, Gujarat: On fire incident at TRP game zone, Fire Station Officer RA Joban says, " We cannot say anything about the exact number... We are bringing down bodies from both sides... The search operation is underway..." https://t.co/SRdFAzlfCn
Four killed in massive fire at game zone in Gujarat's Rajkot city: official
#BREAKING Massive fire breaks out at a mall in Rajkot; Reportedly, 5 people have lost their lives. @HitenVithalani shares more details with @dekameghna #Fire #Rajkot https://t.co/tmF90cwDMK
Dombivli chemical unit blast: 10 missing cases, 5 bags of body parts reach hospital for DNA test https://t.co/hsfBFvE6Gh
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel tweets, "Instructions have been given to the Municipal Corporation and the administration for immediate rescue and relief operations in the fire incident in the game zone in Rajkot. It has also been instructed to prioritize arrangements for… https://t.co/1jUkjVtFmx
CCTV captures moment of huge blast at factory in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara . . . #Bemetara | #chhatishgarh | #Blast | #RepublicTV | #RepublicTVLive https://t.co/xlByPjGqp0
Rajkot: A fire has erupted at the TRP Mall on Kalavad Road. Fire trucks have arrived at the scene. The fire originated in the mall's gaming zone. More details awaited https://t.co/cV2FPsfWiw
#WATCH | Rajkot, Gujarat: Fire officer IV Kher says, "The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained. The attempts to douse the fire are underway. We have not received any message of missing persons. We are facing difficulty in the firefighting operation because the temporary… https://t.co/v09kJcL0V3 https://t.co/Gd9N1Pd8ka
#WATCH | Rajkot, Gujarat: Fire officer IV Kherchi says, "The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained. The attempts to douse the fire are underway. We have not received any message of missing persons. We are facing difficulty in the firefighting operation because the… https://t.co/ka7oyo6lim https://t.co/Gd9N1Pd8ka
Man's heartbreaking discovery of wife's body after Thane chemical factory blast https://t.co/rqWISCesv8
📹 Watch | Massive Plume Of Smoke In Chhattisgarh Factory Explosion, 1 Killed 🔗 https://t.co/6qHpqNAizq https://t.co/VK76pRK0ew
#DombivliFactoryBlast: Owner remanded in police custody till May 29 https://t.co/h9FC8BpRLW
📹 Watch | Massive Plume Of Smoke In Chhattisgarh Factory Explosion, 1 Killed https://t.co/vBVpzv47DI
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday remanded in police custody till May 29 the owner of the chemical factory in Dombivli where an explosion killed nine persons and injured more than 60. https://t.co/ObZBHvfKog
🔴 #NewsAlert | Owner of blast-affected Dombivli chemical factory remanded in police custody till May 29, say police | reported by news agency PTI
Chhatisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai tweets "Orders have been given for a magisterial inquiry into the explosion at the gunpowder factory in Borsi village of Bemetara district and to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the family of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.… https://t.co/t49EvUi3SC
VIDEO | Bemetara Factory Blast: “We received information of a blast and two storey building has been completely destroyed. There is a possibility of people being trapped under the rubble. Search operation is underway,” says a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) official.… https://t.co/0zuUDWhmQz
VIDEO | Bemetara Factory Blast: “Inquiry has been initiated and strong actions will be taken against the guilty. Government will provide Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the family of the deceased,” says Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao as he visits the explosion site. (Full video… https://t.co/wwP5gVIqK9
On Bemetara incident, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai tweets, "Sad news has come about a blast in a gunpowder factory in Borsi village of Bemetara district. As soon as the information about the incident was received, necessary instructions were given to the senior officials.… https://t.co/siM5sGX99h https://t.co/cnfDfa6qTZ
#WATCH | Raipur: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao says, "I've received information about an explosion in an explosive factory in Bemetara. I am in constant touch with the administration. The entire administration team is present at the spot...Fire engines have been… https://t.co/rtau7H3CBi
#WATCH | Bemetara SP, Ramkrishna Sahu says, "...The situation is under control. The SDRF team and experts team are here. Details are being taken, as information is there, 5-6 people are sent to hospital..." https://t.co/c4zm66gTIu https://t.co/cnfDfa6qTZ
It was ‘pralay’ for five seconds and everything was over. That’s how Avdesh Kumar summed up the #Thane factory blast that snuffed out ten lives and injured more than 60. https://t.co/kKMypMUqVU
#WATCH | Bemetara Collector Ranbir Sharma says, "...Six people are injured and they are sent for treatment. The fire brigade, medical team and people from the administration and police are there. The reporting (about casualties) is unconfirmed as of now. The reason for the blast… https://t.co/jgmUmbCLKY https://t.co/cnfDfa6qTZ
Chhattisgarh: "SDRF team is arriving at the scene, it will be difficult to determine the reasons for the blast. Currently, this is the subject of investigation," says Ranbir Sharma, Collector, Bemetara, on the blast at the 'Special Blast Limited' gunpowder factory https://t.co/Ej5hnCXAul https://t.co/AEpP9cZvYH
#WATCH | Raipur, Chattisgarh: On blast at an explosive factory in Bemetra, Assistant Professor, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Dr Shivam Patel says, "Total seven patients were brought...Out of which one was brought dead, the rest six patients are undergoing… https://t.co/UPNeEcuUUl
Residents of #Sonarpada are still in shock after a chemical factory blast Many were injured and houses damaged (Reports Revu Suresh) #Dombivli https://t.co/WOPpNWEA7m
#WATCH | Kawardha: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma says, "There has been a blast in an explosive factory in Bemetara. Investigation is underway. The Superintendent of Police is on the spot..." https://t.co/pXajhz7zf1 https://t.co/cnfDfa6qTZ
Chhattisgarh: Blast at 'Special Blast Limited' gunpowder factory in Gram Pirada, Berala block. Several injured and feared dead. District administration on site. More details awaited https://t.co/C8msodzedu
The atmosphere outside the Shastri Nagar Hospital in #Dombivli, where victims have been admitted following the blast at Amudan Chemical Private Limited on May 23, was filled with grief and anger as families searched for their kin, writes Snehal Mutha https://t.co/oWPIDxWhY9
Dombivali boiler blast case: Amudan Chemical Company owner and main accused Malay Pradeep Mehta arrested by Thane Crime Branch, will be presented in the court today. Malaya Mehta's mother Malti Mehta has also been detained by Thane Police from Nashik. 11 people have died and 60…
India chemical factory fire kills at least eight, injures dozens https://t.co/Y3FDoDiL2D
Death Count In Thane Factory Explosion Case Rises To 13, 2 Owners Arrested https://t.co/XWOCTi2LRQ @radhika1705 reports https://t.co/vC8YIPvkJv
JUST IN | Main accused in Dombivali Blast case arrested in Nashik. Malati Pradeep Mehta accused in the boiler blast at the Dombivali MIDC on Thursday arrested by Nashik police.
VIDEO | Dombivli chemical factory fire: “In a chemical factory, old boilers need to be replaced but most factory owners don’t do it. I believe in this case, action should be taken against the factory owner as well. The Ministry of Industry needs to pay more attention to such… https://t.co/PSiBVz1wjK
#BREAKING | Dombivli boiler blast: Thane police arrest one of two owners of Amudan Chemicals from Nashik @vijaykumar1927 reports https://t.co/NGhQMgMUzG
#WATCH | Deputy Collector Civil Defence, Thane, Vijay Jadhao says, "40 volunteers of Civil Defence have been working here since yesterday... forensic team is also there..." https://t.co/AOBCOBZEbe https://t.co/EYA8VRZlDC
Dombivli Chemical Factory Blast: Death toll rises to 10; officials say at least 2 still trapped @radhika1705 reports https://t.co/MXdEORwZ1y
Dombivli Chemical Factory Blast: Death toll rises to 10; officials say at least 2 still trapped @radhik1705 reports https://t.co/FVIlPCEn1v
Nagpur | On Dombivali boiler blast | Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "Any factory cannot be moved in a day. Discussions have been going on for a couple of years that these factories should be moved. Uddhav Thackeray has not done anything about this. Show me one… https://t.co/i9DzWvABsl
#Dombivali #chemicalfactory blast: #CCTV footage shows moment of boiler explosion; death toll rises to nine 🔴 Catch the day's latest news here ➠ https://t.co/84WmXtF4Hl 🗞️ https://t.co/zZHMTU94Ko
Watch | CCTV Shows Thane Factory Blast, How Glass Shards Flew, People Ran Out @sujata_dwivedi reports https://t.co/MqP1MAcYBh
#DombivliChemicalFactoryBlast death toll rises to 9, directors booked for culpable homicide 📸 Deepak Joshi Follow for more updates: https://t.co/SNbt4uYSNw https://t.co/pZ7JpqjTBY
#DombivliChemicalFactoryBlast death toll rises to 9, directors booked for culpable homicide Follow for more updates: https://t.co/SNbt4uYSNw https://t.co/ov13koXk44
Maharashtra: Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve says, "In a incident at a chemical company in Dombivli MIDC, a case of unintentional murder under Section 304 has been filed against company owners Malti Mehta and Malay Mehta. So far, 9… https://t.co/jv8gtgL5nv
The death toll in the chemical factory blast in Maharashtra’s Thane district rose to 10 with the discovery of three more bodies from the accident site, officials said on Friday. https://t.co/dD6ktNIBjZ
⚡️UPDATE: Death Toll Rises To 10 In Mumbai Chemical Factory Explosion Three more bodies were recovered on Friday morning, with rescue efforts ongoing. 60+ people are injured, according to authorities. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the owners of… https://t.co/glmNYqqMhZ https://t.co/RHPOBBQ64r
Dombivali boiler blast | Case registered against company owners of Amudan Chemical Private Limited- Malti Pradeep Mehta, Malay Pradeep Mehta along with the director, administrator and other officials of the company in the Dombivali boiler blast case. A case was registered under…
VIDEO | Dombivli chemical factory fire: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board president Siddhesh Kadam visits the incident site. https://t.co/wq1swCXabR
STORY | #Thane chemical factory owners knew lapses might lead to explosion: FIR READ: https://t.co/rcI1ePdBpo https://t.co/j2OkjFF6CV
Dombivli Blast: CCTV Captures Moments Before Massive Blast At Chemical Factory In Mumbai #TNSHORTS #DombivliBlast https://t.co/gXSOFSzLPe
Explosion and fire at chemical factory in India kills at least 9, injures 64 https://t.co/87B6jsX0OQ
Maharashtra: A blast and fire occurred at a chemical company in Dombivli, killing 9 people. The fire started after a boiler explosion, burning down 3 to 4 chemical companies https://t.co/MGUzPCOSJz
VIDEO | Dombivli Fire: "There have been many casualties reported in the fire incident of Dombivli. I believe the state government and DISH (Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health) are responsible for this. We are asking for policies regarding reactors. In this industrial… https://t.co/RcAqddcvvc
Dombivli chemical factory blast death toll rises to 9, directors booked for culpable homicide Catch #LIVE Updates 👇🏻 https://t.co/SNbt4uYSNw
Maharashtra | LoP in Maharashtra Legislative Council Ambadas Danve says, "There has been no Industrial Safety Department here. If you look at this area, such a factory should not have been here near the residential area and is the biggest crime...A technical person should have… https://t.co/wUdW2GEM0z https://t.co/TcUELCgZcI
Dombivli boiler blast: Police book owner of chemical unit; CM Eknath Shinde orders probe More here🔗https://t.co/tq44oDSMMh https://t.co/dOX9eWSiWK
#WATCH | Cooling operations underway at the spot in #Dombivali where an incident of #boilerblast occurred yesterday. The death toll climbed to 10 after 3 more bodies this morning. More details here: https://t.co/53IKRCiput https://t.co/VGPRvkID1Y
#WATCH | Dattatray Shelke, fire officer, Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) says, "There is a paint company just beside the premises. There is still a little fire there. Cooling operations are underway and 3 more bodies were recovered this morning..." https://t.co/mmm1wjQRwr https://t.co/TcUELCgZcI
#Breaking | #Maharashtra Dombivli Fire Tragedy 9 people are dead and several are injured. The rescue operation is underway; the NDRF and TDRF are trying to rescue people. The death toll has mounted to 9, and around 60 people are injured...: @AtkareSrushti reports from the… https://t.co/3iFNpynUdh
8 Killed In Explosion, Fire At Chemical Factory In Thane; Probe Ordered @sujata_dwivedi reports | #Thane #Maharashtra https://t.co/b0Gknbaz0K
#BreakingNews | #Mumbai: 9 dead and more than 60 injured in massive blast at chemical factory in Thane district News18's @kotakyesha shares more #Dombivli #ChemicalFactory #Thane #Fire | @SakshiLitoriya_ https://t.co/SS4peiHQjX
#Dombivli factory blast | Shailesh Mhatre, 42, a local resident showing how his house got damaged in the incident. Read more: https://t.co/zzpAqwvgOo https://t.co/8DfWQvyOiM