Two persons die during fire-cracker production at Bhalwani in Sangli

Case filed against the owner of the cracker manufacturer

Vita – Two persons were seriously injured in a massive explosion that occurred in a fire-cracker manufacturing shed at Bhalwani in Khanapur tehsil of the district on 22.12.2025. The names of the victims were Aftab Mulla and Amin Mulla. A person named Sandip Laud (Res. Yashwant Nagar, Vita) has filed a case in the matter. This blast was so massive that tremors were felt till 12 km away from the spot and glass panes of some vehicles developed cracks; so also, utensils fell down in some houses.

• The Police have registered a case against Mansoor Kamaruddin Mulla for manufacturing crackers without a licence.

• On survey no 40/3 on farm land at Bhalwani, crackers were manufactured illegally in a room owned by Mansoor Mulla.

• In the big blast, Aftab Mulla and Amin Mulla got seriously injured. They were being treated at the Sangli Government Hospital; but they died during the treatment.

• Mansoor had started manufacturing of crackers without a licence. He had not even trained both his workers.

• Fire brigade of Kranti Sugar Factory from Kundal was called to extinguish the fire started due to the explosion.

Editorial Perspective :

Many such incidents had occurred at Kavathe Ekand in Tasgaon taluka earlier while manufacturing crackers; but Police didn’t take strict action; therefore, illegal manufacturing is going on at other places. Such incidents will stop only when the Administration and Police pay attention and take severe action against the owners of illegal fire-cracker companies.