Overview

• The blast struck around 12:30 am at Solar Group’s Chakdoh–Bazargaon complex in the crystallization building, which collapsed from the force.
• The deceased was identified as Mayur Ganvir, with injury counts varying by source from eight to at least 25, including seven in intensive care and two reported as critical.
• Company officials said deluge and evacuation procedures activated after smoke was detected, while workers described signs of trouble before the sudden explosion.
• PESO and police launched parallel investigations, the site was secured for forensics, and intelligence teams inspected the facility given its defence role.
• Solar Group said it will cover medical treatment and compensation, and the incident revives concerns after a 2023 explosion at the same complex killed nine workers.