Tragic Blast at Nagpur Pharma Unit Leaves One Dead, Six Injured

A devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical company's unit in Nagpur district resulted in one death and six injuries. The blast occurred in a glass line reactor at Ankit Pulps and Boards Pvt Ltd. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, while the injured receive treatment at a nearby hospital.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nagpur | Updated: 17-06-2025 15:07 IST | Created: 17-06-2025 15:07 IST
Tragic Blast at Nagpur Pharma Unit Leaves One Dead, Six Injured
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In a tragic incident on Tuesday, a blast at a pharmaceutical company's unit in Nagpur district claimed one life and left six others injured, according to local police reports.

The explosion took place in a glass line reactor at Ankit Pulps and Boards Pvt Ltd located in Bhilgaon, eastern Maharashtra. Authorities are yet to determine the cause of the accident.

A senior police official informed PTI that the incident occurred around 11 am. The injured individuals are being treated at a hospital in Kamptee town, with one person in critical condition. The company manufactures microcrystalline cellulose, used widely as an excipient in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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