LUCKNOW: An explosion ripped a boiler in the state-run power giant NTPC’s Unchahar plant in Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli district killing at least four persons while scores suffered severe burn injuries, police said.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences over the deaths and announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the family of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the grievously injured, an official said.
“Four deaths have been confirmed by the district administration. The toll might go up,” ADG (Law and Order) Anand Kumar said.
He said around 40-50 people received burn injuries, and the condition of some of them was serious. All of them were being rushed to hospitals for treatment, he added.
The Unchahar sub-division in Raebareli district is around 110 km from the State capital.
ADG Kumar said that all available ambulances were pressed into action and the additional district magistrate and the additional superintendent of police were on the spot to supervise relief and rescue operations.
SP Shivhari Meena told PTI that as per initial reports “50-60 persons suffered injuries” due to the explosion.
Chief Minister Adityanath, who was away in Mauritius on a three-day official visit, ordered that necessary steps be taken for rescue and relief. (AGENCIES)
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