4 killed, several injured in massive explosion at Assam rod manufacturing unit

SILCHAR: At least four workers were killed and several others injured in a massive explosion, suspected to have been triggered by a gas cylinder blast, at a rod manufacturing unit in Assam's Cachar district on Sunday.The blast occurred at around 11.30 am at the Kade Global Infrastructure LLP in Pangram under the Udharband police station limits.The powerful explosion ripped through parts of the factory, leaving multiple workers injured, officials said.Rescue teams, along with police and local authorities, rushed to the spot and launched rescue and relief operations.The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.Officials fear the death toll could rise, as several workers are believed to have been inside the unit when the explosion occurred.Preliminary reports suggest the explosion may have been caused by a gas cylinder blast, though the exact cause has yet to be ascertained.Further details are awaited as rescue operations continue.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Guwahati | Silver Rate in Guwahati | Bank Holidays in Guwahati | Public Holidays in Guwahati | Guwahati AQI | Weather in Guwahati | Petrol Price in Guwahati | Diesel Price in Guwahati | CNG Price in Guwahati | LPG Price in GuwahatiStay updated with the latest Guwahati news. Download the TOI App.