The boiler exploded at a factory in Bihar's Muzaffarpur
Seven people were killed in a boiler explosion at a factory in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, state Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Ram Surat Rai informed on Sunday, adding that a high-level inquiry will be conducted into the incident. Seven people were also injured, the district police chief said.
"The incident is extremely unfortunate. A total of seven people have died while the other seven are injured. A high-level inquiry will be done into the incident. In my opinion, the factory rules were violated as it was operating on Sunday even though factories are closed on that day. The reason behind this will be found out in the inquiry and strict action will be taken against the ones found guilty," said Mr Rai while talking to the media.
The minister said that the government had given the certificate for the operation of the boiler in May this year.
Mr Rai also said that free treatment will be provided to the ones injured in the incident.
The explosion at the noodles factory happened around 10 am, district magistrate Pravan Kumar said.
The loud explosion was heard by residents in nearby areas, up to a five-kilometers away. Visuals show hundreds of people rushing to the incident site to check what happened.
Rescuers and police personnel are at the site, where smoke from the damaged boiler was still visible.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of those who died in the industrial accident.