Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Worker Killed in Firecracker Unit Explosion
A man named Sudhir, who was 35 years old, died in a big boom at a place where firecrackers are made.
This happened in a village called Baureki, in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh.
The factory had permission to operate, but it was set up in an open area under a tree.
Police and firefighters came quickly to control the fire.
No one else was hurt, but the police are looking into what went wrong.
If they find that the factory didn't follow safety rules, they might take away their permission and take legal action.
A 35-year-old worker named Sudhir died in an explosion at a licensed firecracker manufacturing unit in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred in Baureki village under the Najibabad police station area, where the unit was operating in an open shed set up under a tree.
Police and fire brigade teams quickly controlled the fire caused by the blast.
An inquiry has been initiated to investigate possible safety norm violations, which could lead to the factory's license being canceled and legal action taken.
Several other workers present at the time of the explosion escaped unhurt, and the victim's body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
- Who
- A 35-year-old worker named Sudhir
- What
- An explosion at a licensed firecracker manufacturing unit
- When
- December 16
- Where
- Baureki village, under the Najibabad police station area, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The cause of the explosion is not specified, but an inquiry has been initiated to investigate possible safety norm violations.
- Victim's Name
- Sudhir
- Victim's Age
- 35
- Location of Incident
- Baureki village, Najibabad police station area, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- December 16
- Injuries
- One fatality, no other injuries reported
- Factory Status
- Licensed
- Action Taken
- Inquiry initiated, possible license cancellation and legal action
