Four Workers Killed in Cylinder Blast at Factory in Assam’s Cachar

Silchar: At least four workers were killed in a suspected cylinder explosion at an iron casting unit in Assam’s Cachar district on Sunday, police said. The incident took place in the afternoon at the joint compound of Kade Global Infrastructure LLP and IRID Casting Works LLP at Pangram under Udharbond police station limits, a senior official said.

“A sudden explosion destroyed the factory and injured many people. They were taken to Silchar Medical College and Hospital where four people were declared dead,” he said.

The official said that according to the initial investigation, the explosion was caused by an LPG cylinder engaged in the casting business.

Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai went to the spot and inspected the situation.

He said Rs 5 lakh was approved by the Prime Minister to each of the relatives of the deceased.

“Multiple investigations will be carried out by various agencies to determine the exact cause of the explosion. If any wrongdoing is found, action will be taken against the culprit,” Rai said. he said.

The civil administration, police and the Labor Commissioner will conduct separate investigations into the incident, he added.