Dombivali boiler blast: Maharashtra CM Shinde orders high-level probe, announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for kin of deceased
May 23, 2024
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], May 23 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday ordered a high-level inquiry into the Dombivali boiler blast incident that claimed the lives of seven people. CM Shinde also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased while assuring that the government would take care of the treatment of the injured.
"A high-level enquiry will be conducted and an investigation will be carried out against the accused. No one will be spared. The kin of the deceased will be given Rs 5 lakh each by the state government. The administration will sponsor the treatment of the injured... The company will also compensate the employees," CM Shinde told reporters.
"The intensity of the blast was very high. 6-7 neighbouring factories have been damaged. Residential properties have also been damaged. Highly hazardous companies such as this, which fall under the Red category, will be shifted... The government has decided to shift such factories to non-residential areas," he added.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said, "A huge accident has taken place but what is the reason behind it? The biggest reason is fire-fighting. Does regular inspection don't take place?... An action is only taken when an accident takes place... The Deputy CM and the Home Minister are busy with the election in other states."
At least seven people were killed and 48 others suffered injuries after a massive blast at a chemical company in Maharashtra's Thane on Thursday.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis earlier said that the administration is providing adequate relief at the incident site.
In a post on X, Fadnavis said, "The incident of a boiler explosion at Amudan Chemical Company in Dombivli MIDC is tragic. 8 people were involved in this incident; they have been brought out. Arrangements have been made to treat the injured and more ambulances have been kept ready. I have discussed this with the collector and he is also reaching the spot within 10 minutes. Teams of NDRF, TDRF, and fire brigade have been called. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured."
