Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Three remanded in firecracker factory blast case
A firecracker factory in Ahmedabad, India, exploded on July 20, 2024, killing 10 people and injuring five others.
The factory was operating illegally, and three people were arrested and remanded to police custody for seven days.
The police are investigating how the explosion happened and who else might be involved.
The factory was preparing firecrackers for the upcoming Ganesh festival.
The court emphasized the seriousness of the incident, especially since four of the victims were children.
A firecracker factory blast in Vastral village, Ahmedabad, killed 10 people and injured five others.
Three accused—Ramila Dodia, her son Mehul Dodia, and Sadiq Saiyed—were remanded to seven days' police custody.
The factory was operating illegally with an expired license and was preparing firecrackers for the Ganesh festival.
The police are investigating the source of explosives, illegal operations, and the involvement of other individuals.
The court highlighted the gravity of the offense, noting that four of the victims were minors.
- Who
- Three accused: Ramila Dodia, Mehul Dodia, Sadiq Saiyed; 10 victims, including 4 minors
- What
- Firecracker factory blast and subsequent legal proceedings
- When
- Incident on July 20, 2024; remand granted on July 22, 2024
- Where
- Vastral village, Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- To investigate the illegal operation of the factory, procurement of explosives, and circumstances leading to the blast
Prosecution
Defense
Custody Duration
Prosecution
Prosecution sought 14 days' custody, citing the need for further interrogation to uncover the full circumstances of the illegal operation, procurement of explosives, and financial transactions.
Defense
The court granted only 7 days' police remand, indicating a more limited view of the necessary custody duration.
Bail Request
Prosecution
The government prosecutor opposed any bail request, emphasizing the gravity of the offense, which resulted in 10 deaths, including four minors.
Defense
The defense's stance on bail is not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Accused Individuals
- Ramila Dodia, Mehul Dodia, Sadiq Saiyed
- Date of Incident
- July 20, 2024
- Location of Incident
- Vastral village, Ahmedabad
- Death Toll
- 10
- Injured
- 5
- Legal Charges
- Sections 105, 287, 288, 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; Sections 5(A), 6 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908; Section 9(B) of the Explosives Act, 1884
- Investigating Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-8) Mayur Patil
- Remand Duration
- 7 days