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- An explosion at Kade Global Infrastructure LLP's metal processing unit in Pangram, Cachar district, Assam, killed four workers on Sunday around 11 am, with several others injured and rescued by police and fire personnel.
- The deceased were identified as Appu Boraik, Kiron Munda, Shyamal Gaur and Sagar Nath from Agartala.
- A four-layer investigation, including a magisterial inquiry, police probe and labour commissioner's review, has been ordered to determine the cause and whether mandatory safety measures were followed.
- Locals protested, alleging earlier unreported blasts at the factory, while the state announced ₹5 lakh compensation for each victim's family.
What to watch next
- Findings of the magisterial and police investigations into the cause of the explosion and safety compliance.
- Whether evidence of previous unreported blasts at the factory surfaces during the probe.
- Compensation from the company owners and any action against those found accountable.
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Named India · Appu Boraik · Assam · Cachar · Kiron Munda · Pangram · Sagar Nath · Shyamal Gaur · Tripura · Udharbond · District labour commissioner · Himanta Biswa Sarma · Kade Global Infrastructure LLP
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