Two killed in Udaipur factory boiler blast

Udaipur: Two workers were killed, Thursday, after a boiler exploded at a factory in the RIICO Industrial Area in Udaipur. The deaths sparked protests at the MB Hospital mortuary where demonstrators demanded compensation for the victims’ families.

The deceased were identified as Bhanwar Singh Jhala and Madhu Lal Gameti, residents of Badundiya village in Gogunda. According to police, the blast occurred while work was underway at the factory, causing panic among workers. Gameti died on the spot, while Jhala succumbed to injuries on the way to hospital.

Following the incident, members of the Rajput Samaj and Bhil Samaj gathered at the mortuary and demanded justice for the families. Relatives alleged that the factory owner fled the scene after the accident. Personnel from Pratapnagar police station shifted the injured workers to hospital.

On Thursday, members of Karni Sena and other groups staged a protest at MB Hospital and raised slogans. Karni Sena leader Arjun Singh Chundawat said the post-mortem would not be conducted until compensation was announced. Later, protesters held talks with DSP Suryaveer Singh Rathod and SHO Puran Singh Rajpurohit. Police said legal action would be taken as per rules.