Madhya Pradesh firecracker factory blast: Accused held upon arrival from China
Mukesh Vij, the prime accused in a deadly firecracker factory blast in Madhya Pradesh, was arrested upon his return from China. The explosion on May 14 resulted in six fatalities and over 20 injuries, prompting investigations into the factory's operations. Authorities revealed that explosives were stored at the facility beyond permissible limits, leading to the blast.
- ▪Mukesh Vij was arrested at the Delhi airport after returning from China.
- ▪The firecracker factory blast in Dewas claimed six lives and injured over 20 people.
- ▪Investigations revealed that the factory stored explosives far beyond permissible limits.
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Madhya Pradesh firecracker factory blast: Accused held upon arrival from ChinaMukesh Vij was arrested days after the firecracker factory blast claimed six lives and injured over 20 in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas on May 14Published on: May 21, 2026 4:55 PM ISTBy Shruti TomarShare viaCopy link The prime accused in a firecracker factory blast, which claimed six lives and injured over 20 in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas on May 14, was arrested at the Delhi airport upon his return from China on Thursday.Investigations showed explosives were stored at the factory far beyond permissible limits. (Getty Images)Mukesh Vij, a resident of Delhi, operated firecracker factories across Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
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