Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh), March 24 (IANS) An acid tank burst on Friday in an ordnance factory in Itarsi in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. However, no injuries were reported.
After conducting an on-site inspection, Sub-Divisional Officer-Police Anil Sharma told IANS: "Various arms and ammunition as well as missiles used by the defence forces are manufactured here. During the recycling process in the manufacturing unit, the acid tank burst."
The employees on duty immediately brought the situation under control, he said, adding that no one was injured in the incident.
Stressing that the incident occurred due to "technical reasons", he ruled out the possibility of foul play either by an insider or an outsider.
"Adequate security arrangements are in place in the factory. In fact, there is a two-layer security system. The incident took place due to technical reasons," Sharma said.
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