Harda Factory Blast: Rescue Ops On As Explosion Leaves Trail of Destruction. See Pics

At least 11 people were killed and 174 sustained injuries due to the explosion. (Photo: PTI)

The explosion occurred in the Bairagarh locality on Magardha road, situated on the outskirts of Harda town, approximately 150 km from Bhopal, the state capital. (Photo: PTI)

IG Narmadapuram Irshad Wali stated that an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident. He reported that debris removal is underway, with additional machines deployed for a swift clearance. The fire has been brought under control, and precautionary measures, such as evacuating nearby houses and cordoning off the affected area, have been implemented. (Photo: PTI)

The officials said that rescue operations continued through the night at the site of the incident. (Photo: PTI)

Two owners of the firecrackers factory were arrested by the police on Tuesday and booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, among other charges, PTI reported, citing officials. (Photo: PTI)

The MP government has constituted a three-member committee to be headed by the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to conduct a detailed probe into the explosion at the firecrackers unit, as reported by PTI. (Photo: PTI)