The number of deaths in the Thane blast has increased to 11.

Thane was shaken by a devastating tragedy when the Amudan Chemicals Pvt Ltd factory in Dombivli town exploded, claiming the lives of 11 people. As officials reported, the death toll rose to 11 on Friday with the discovery of three more bodies buried under the rubble. The disaster struck on Thursday afternoon, leaving the entire industrial unit in ruins.

The aftermath of the explosion was felt throughout the surrounding area of about 4 km. A strong odor of burnt chemicals filled the air and a layer of smoky ash coated roads, shops, and homes. People were seen walking around wearing face masks in an attempt to avoid the stench. The NDRF, SDRF, and Fire Brigade, who had halted their operations after dark, resumed rescue efforts and recovered three more bodies. In addition, 64 people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals.

Although the fire was extinguished on Thursday night, the effects of the disaster continued to linger. The rescue team continued to search for more victims who may still be trapped under the debris. The impact of the explosion was felt in a radius of over 2-3 km. The scene on Friday morning at the Amudan factory premises, located within the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, was a grim reminder of the tragedy that had occurred. The area resembled a war zone, with a pungent smell of burnt metal, collapsed buildings, and chemicals lingering in the air.

On Thursday evening, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the site and expressed his concerns about the potential risks posed by certain industries. He stated that the government plans to relocate hazardous factories to a safer location in order to prevent similar disasters in the future. Ambadas Danve, Leader of Opposition from the Shiv Sena, also visited the accident site on Friday morning. He called for the factory owners to be held accountable for their negligence and for a thorough investigation to be conducted into the incident. Danve also criticized the previous government for not taking action to relocate at least five factories with high-risk units.

The Thane Police have taken action against the owners of the factory, Malay Mehta and his wife Malati Mehta, under various sections relating to negligence and culpable homicide. The tragic incident has raised concerns about the safety of industrial units and the need for stricter regulations to prevent such disasters from happening again. As the community mourns the loss of innocent lives, the search for answers and justice continues.

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