Tragedy struck an auto parts manufacturing facility in Rewari, Haryana, as five workers succumbed to burn injuries following a boiler explosion. The victims, identified as Ajay, Vijay, Pankaj, Ramu, and Rajesh from Uttar Pradesh, were fatally injured in the incident.
In response to the fatalities, authorities have filed a case under IPC section 304 against the owner, management, and contractors of the manufacturing unit. The explosion, which occurred on March 16 at the factory in Dharuhera, Rewari, left approximately 40 workers with burn injuries.
Upon receiving the distressing news, police swiftly arrived at the scene, and the injured were promptly transported to the trauma center in Rewari. DSP Narendra Sangwan confirmed the deaths, stating that all five deceased hailed from Uttar Pradesh.
Of the 39 workers who sustained burn injuries, some were admitted to nearby hospitals, with several cases necessitating referral to PGI Rohtak and subsequently to Safdarjung Hospital for specialized treatment. Notably, a majority of the victims hailed from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Responding to a worker’s complaint, authorities have initiated legal action against the factory owner, management, and contractors under Section 304 of the IPC. Additionally, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to delve deeper into the tragic incident.