Overview
- Two more women injured in the March 1 SBL Energy explosion died over the weekend, taking the death count to 22.
- The latest victims were identified as Amrapali Kalsarpe, 36, and Roshni Umathe, 32, who succumbed to severe burn injuries at Orange City Hospital.
- Doctors report 14 women remain in critical care with burns ranging from 30% to 70%, with close monitoring underway.
- Police have registered a culpable homicide case against around 21 people linked to the plant, with the investigation continuing.
- SBL Energy owner Alok Chaudhari remains absconding as police move to start proclamation proceedings under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, while the state explores automation and process mapping for a proposal to amend the 2008 Explosives Rules with timelines yet to be set.