The devastating explosion in Nagpur has led to a rising death toll, which has reached 19, causing widespread grief and anger throughout the community. Local MLA Charansingh Thakur has taken a strong stance, demanding that the owner of the responsible company, along with relevant officials, face charges of culpable homicide. During a meeting at the divisional commissioner’s office, Thakur pointed out significant lapses at the scene, highlighting that workers were employed without adequate training, indicating major oversight in safety protocols.

Thakur's criticism extended to state and central government officials, accusing them of attempting to shirk accountability by shifting blame onto each other. He emphasized the importance of establishing clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent such incidents in the future, asserting that no operational restart of the factory should occur until these procedures are implemented. The urgency of systematic reforms to ensure worker safety and accountability in industries handling hazardous materials has been underscored by this tragic incident.

Compounding the tragedy, Thakur has also urged for compensation of 7.5 million rupees for the families of the victims and 2.5 million rupees for the injured, pushing the government to take immediate and decisive action in light of this catastrophe. The demand for justice and accountability is resonating within the community, as many call for thorough investigations and stringent measures to prevent future tragedies of this nature.