A powerful explosion at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited's RDX facility near Nagpur claimed one life and injured over 25. The blast, which occurred post-midnight, demolished the unit and sent shockwaves kilometers away. This marks the second fatal incident at the defence manufacturer in two years, raising concerns about safety lapses.
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