Pune: A worker was killed and another injured in a blast while handling explosive material at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory in Pune's Hinjawadi area, an official said today.
The incident took place at the High Energy Material Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a premier unit of the DRDO, yesterday afternoon.
A contract worker Laxmikant Sonawane, 26, was killed in the explosion, while Yogesh Kirtikar was injured, the police said.
Both were rushed to a hospital, where Mr Sonawane was declared brought dead, he said, adding that Mr Kirtikar was discharged after treatment.
An investigation will be conducted into the incident by a high-level committee, he said.
The incident took place at the High Energy Material Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a premier unit of the DRDO, yesterday afternoon.
A contract worker Laxmikant Sonawane, 26, was killed in the explosion, while Yogesh Kirtikar was injured, the police said.
Both were rushed to a hospital, where Mr Sonawane was declared brought dead, he said, adding that Mr Kirtikar was discharged after treatment.
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An investigation will be conducted into the incident by a high-level committee, he said.
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