Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the tragic fire accident in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
In a social media post, he mourned the loss and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. According to officials, seven people were burnt alive in an illegal firecracker-manufacturing unit that was operating inside a garment factory in Bhiwadi’s Khairthal-Tijara district
on Monday.
“Seven people have died in the incident. It was a garment factory, but firecrackers were being manufactured inside it illegally,” said Additional District Magistrate Sumitra Pareek.
She added that two individuals remained trapped inside the premises. The mishap occurred in the Khushkhera-Karoli industrial area of Bhiwadi, raising serious concerns about illegal operations and safety violations in industrial units.