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Two injured in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Kapadvanj, Gujarat

Two people sustained injuries in an explosion at an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing facility in Kapadvanj, Gujarat, on Saturday morning. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Anil Zala reported that the owner is avoiding authorities, which has led to an investigation into safety standards for similar operations throughout the region.

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Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 8 views
Two injured in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Kapadvanj, Gujarat

Key Takeaways

  • •The explosion at the unlicensed firecracker facility in Kapadvanj occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday.
  • •Two individuals were injured, with one taken to Civil Hospital in Nadiad and the other to Ahmedabad.
  • •Sub-Divisional Magistrate Anil Zala confirmed the facility operated without a necessary manufacturing license.
  • •Authorities are investigating the explosion's cause amid concerns about safety standards in the Kheda district.
  • •The facility's owner is currently evading authorities following the incident.

Two people injured after explosion rocked unlicensed firecracker facility in Kapadvanj,Kheda district,Gujarat,on Saturday morning . Fire services rushed to scene around 10 a.m.,sending two tenders to tackle blaze .

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Anil Zala said facility lacked required manufacturing license . Owner's on the run. One victim taken to Civil Hospital in Nadiad,another to Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad for more treatment.

Authorities digging into what sparked explosion and fire . Lax oversight at site raises bigger questions about safety standards in similar setups across region…

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