Powerful Blast at Ordnance Factory Injures Workers in Madhya Pradesh

A significant explosion at the Ordnance Factory Khamaria in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, injured over a dozen workers, with two critically harmed. Emergency services are working to find a missing worker, potentially trapped under debris. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

In a major incident on Tuesday morning, over a dozen workers sustained injuries following a powerful explosion at the Ordnance Factory Khamaria in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, according to officials.

The blast occurred around 9:45 a.m. during the refilling of explosive materials into bombs. Two workers are critically injured and receiving hospital care, while efforts continue to locate a missing worker presumably trapped under debris.

This ordnance factory is a leading ammunition production unit of the Department of Defence Production. An investigation is currently in progress to ascertain the cause, with factory fire brigades and security teams leading rescue operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)