Malda, Nov 19 (UNI) At least five people were killed and several injured, some of them seriously, in a blast at a plastic factory at Sujapur in Malda district on Thursday.
The injured were rushed to Malda Medical College and Hospital, where condition of some was stated to be critical.
The blast occurred at the crusher machine.
State Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim airdashed to the spot to oversee the situation.
The State Government announced a compensation of Rs 2 Lakh to the next kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.
Meanwhile, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed anguish at the blast.
'Anguished at deaths in reported blast that ripped establishment apart at Sujapur area of Malda district. According to SP five killed & five injured,' the governor said in a tweet. 'Time
@MamataOfficial to proactively contain illegal bomb making and ensure professional non partisan investigations @WBPolice.
'All efforts be made to provide medical and otherwise assistance to the injured,' Mr Dhankhar added.
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