Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Three Accused Sent to Jail After Firecracker Factory Blast
A big explosion happened at a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad, India.
Ten people died, and five were hurt.
The factory was operating illegally because its license had expired.
Three people were arrested and sent to jail after police questioned them for seven days.
The police are still investigating to find out more about the explosion and who else might be involved.
The factory was making firecrackers for a festival, but it was not allowed to operate without a valid license.
A deadly blast occurred at an illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad on July 18.
Ten people were killed, and five were injured in the explosion.
Three accused individuals were arrested and sent to Sabarmati Central Jail after police remand.
The factory was operating with an expired license and without proper authorization.
The police are investigating the source of explosive materials and the involvement of other individuals.
- Who
- Ramila Dodia, Mehul Dodia, Sadiq Saiyed
- What
- Deadly blast at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit
- When
- July 18, around 3:30 p.m.
- Where
- Ramol-Gatrad Road, Ahmedabad
- Why
- Alleged illegal operation of the firecracker unit with an expired license
Accused's Defense
Prosecution's Case
Licensing and Operations
Accused's Defense
The accused claim they were unaware of the expired license and resumed operations due to financial pressures.
Prosecution's Case
The prosecution alleges the accused knowingly operated the factory without a valid license and violated explosives laws.
Safety Measures
Accused's Defense
The accused argue they took necessary safety measures and the explosion was an unfortunate accident.
Prosecution's Case
The prosecution asserts the lack of safety measures and regulatory compliance led to the deadly explosion.
- Date of Incident
- July 18
- Location
- Ramol, Ahmedabad
- Number of Victims
- 10 killed, 5 injured
- Accused Individuals
- Ramila Dodia, Mehul Dodia, Sadiq Saiyed
- License Status
- Expired in March
- Investigating Body
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)