A deadly firecracker factory blast in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, killed five workers and injured 23, with three in critical condition. Authorities invoked the National Security Act against factory manager Ajaas Khan and arrested licensed owner Anil Malviya, ordering both to Ujjain Central Jail for three months. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder charges were filed against four accused, including another manager and a contractor. Investigations involve a state committee, PESO, and forensic teams to pinpoint the cause, amid claims of excess explosive storage and weak safety arrangements.
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