Four workers killed in cylinder blast at factory in Assam's Cachar
Four workers died following a suspected LPG cylinder explosion at an iron casting factory in Assam's Cachar district. Authorities have ordered multiple investigations into the incident and announced financial compensation for the victims' families.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical industrial safety concerns and the need for stricter regulatory oversight in manufacturing facilities.
At least four workers were killed in a suspected cylinder explosion at an iron casting unit in Cachar district of Assam on Sunday (July 26, 2026), police said.
The incident took place in the afternoon at a shared compound of Kade Global Infrastructure LLP and IRID Casting Works LLP in Pangram under Udharbond police station limits, a senior officer said.
“A sudden explosion shattered the factory and several people suffered injuries. They were taken to Silchar Medical College and Hospital, where four people were declared dead,” he said.
According to a preliminary investigation, the explosion was caused by an LPG cylinder engaged in casting work, the officer said.
Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai went to the spot and reviewed the situation.
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