Nagpur, May 31: At least 17 security personnel, including two young Army officers, were today killed in a major fire that broke out at the central ammunition depot in Pulgoan early this morning.
Two officers and 17 Defence Security Corp (DSC) jawans were injured in the blaze, some of them critically, an Army officer said.
"The main fire at one of the sheds has been extinguished. The situation is being stabilised. Secondary fire and explosions cannot be ruled out now," the Army officer said.
The central ammunition depot at Pulgaon is one India's biggest ammunition depot. Pulgaon is 110 kms from Nagpur.
PM Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident saying he was pained by loss of lives caused by fire at central ammunition depot.
He has asked Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to visit the spot to take stock of situation.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis termed as "very unfortunate" the fire at the central ammunition depot.
He said he has spoken to Wardha collector and instructed him to provide all help.
Following the mishap, Fadnavis said in a tweet: "News of fire at Central Ammunition Depot, Pulgaon is very unfortunate and disturbing. Spoke to Wardha collector & took stock of the situation."
"Instructed Wardha collector to provide all required help in this situation. Also asked collectors of the neighbouring districts to be alert," the CM said.
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