8 Killed In Ahmedabad Factory Blast: PM Modi Expresses Sorrow, Announces Rs 2 Lakh E Gratia

Published 18 July 2026 · local

8 Killed In Ahmedabad Factory Blast: PM Modi Expresses Sorrow, Announces Rs 2 Lakh E Gratia Published By, Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 18:20 IST

8 Killed In Ahmedabad Factory Blast: PM Modi Expresses Sorrow, Announces Rs 2 Lakh E Gratia Published By, Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 18:20 IST At least eight people lost their lives and five others were injured after a major fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Mahmudpura area of Ahmedabad. PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared condolences over the loss of lives in the Ahmedabad factory blast and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he was “extremely saddened" by the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. He also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the accident. PM Modi announced an e gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased victim, while those injured in the mishap will receive Rs 50,000 each.

Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to a mishap at a fireworks factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is providing all possible…— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 18, 2026 He further said that the local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected by the incident. At least eight people lost their lives and five others were injured after a major fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Mahmudpura area of Ahmedabad on Saturday. The injured were shifted to L.G. Hospital for medical treatment. Officials fear the death toll could increase as rescue teams continue to search the factory premises. Firefighting And Rescue Efforts Continue Several fire brigade teams were rushed to the spot after the blaze was reported. Firefighters are working to extinguish the flames while carrying out search and rescue operations to ensure no one remains trapped inside the factory.

Emergency personnel remain deployed at the site as efforts to bring the situation under control continue. The incident triggered a massive emergency response, with multiple fire engines and rescue teams reaching the factory soon after the fire broke out. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What caused the Ahmedabad firecracker factory blast? The cause of the fire at the Ahmedabad firecracker factory is under investigation by police and fire department officials. Preliminary information suggests a sudden, intense fire broke out in the factory. Firefighting and rescue efforts are ongoing. Will the death toll from the factory blast increase further? Officials fear the death toll from the Ahmedabad factory blast could increase as rescue teams continue to search the factory premises. At least eight people have died and five others were injured in the firecracker factory incident. How will the e gratia amount help affected families? The e gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured will provide financial assistance to the affected families following the Ahmedabad factory blast.