A powerful blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad killed four people. Several other individuals sustained injuries in the devastating incident which also triggered a fire. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of lives. The Prime Minister's Office announced financial assistance for the affected families. The local administration is actively providing all necessary support to those impacted.

Eight people lost their lives and over 10 sustained injuries in a devastating explosion at an illegally-run firecracker factory on Ramol-Gatrad Road, Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

AHMEDABAD: At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a major fire broke out at a suspected illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on Gatrad Road near…