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Over 14 tonnes of gunpowder destroyed in a warehouse explosion in Goa full of explosives, and other homes developed cracks
14.5 tons of gunpowder stored in a warehouse in Goa was destroyed by a blast. The entire area was shaken by the massive explosion. Many houses developed cracks. There was panic among the people living nearby. On Friday itself, the government canceled the license of the company. Apart from this, a show cause notice has been issued to the company. The company will have to respond within 21 days.
According to the police officer, there was an explosion in the warehouse in the Nakeri-Betul area on Thursday night around 10:30. There is no report of any casualty in this. The impact of the explosion was so intense that it caused cracks in many houses. Its sound was heard from a long distance.
Many villagers ran towards the spot after hearing the sound. The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry suspended the license of Hughes Precision Manufacturing Private Limited on Friday.
Joint Chief Explosives Controller R. Rawat has issued a show cause notice to the company and sought a reply within 21 days. South Goa Collector Agna Cleetus said that the cause of the explosion has not been identified yet. She has issued orders to keep people away from the explosion site.
