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Crime
Indore HC Grants Bail to Two Accused in Devash Fireworks Factory Blast
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 05:33 PM
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The Indore High Court has granted bail to Mukesh Vij and Anil Malviya, who were arrested following the 14 May 2026 blast at an illegal fireworks factory in Devash, which claimed 12 lives and injured 19.
On 14 May 2026, a catastrophic explosion tore through an illegal fireworks factory in Devash, a suburb of Indore, killing 12 workers and leaving 19 others wounded. The incident prompted a swift investigation that led to the arrest of two key figures, Mukesh Vij and Anil Malviya, who were accused of operating the hazardous plant.
Three days after their arrest, the Indore High Court reviewed the case and, on 17 May, granted bail to both accused. The court cited procedural considerations and the absence of an immediate flight risk as reasons for the decision.
The bail order includes standard conditions such as regular reporting to authorities, surrendering of travel documents, and prohibition from leaving the jurisdiction without permission. The court also directed that the accused remain available for further investigations.
The ruling has sparked debate among local officials and safety advocates, who argue that the incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of industrial safety regulations. Meanwhile, families of the victims are calling for a thorough judicial inquiry into the factory’s operations.
Three days after their arrest, the Indore High Court reviewed the case and, on 17 May, granted bail to both accused. The court cited procedural considerations and the absence of an immediate flight risk as reasons for the decision.
The bail order includes standard conditions such as regular reporting to authorities, surrendering of travel documents, and prohibition from leaving the jurisdiction without permission. The court also directed that the accused remain available for further investigations.
The ruling has sparked debate among local officials and safety advocates, who argue that the incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of industrial safety regulations. Meanwhile, families of the victims are calling for a thorough judicial inquiry into the factory’s operations.