Deadly Boiler Blast at Belagavi Sugar Factory Kills 3, Injures 8 Workers

• A boiler explosion at Inamdar Sugar Factory in Belagavi district resulted in three deaths and eight critical injuries.
• The incident occurred during routine maintenance work while workers were repairing a valve in the Number 1 boiler compartment.
• Scalding hot molasses was released, engulfing workers and causing severe burns.
• Superintendent of Police K Ramarajan confirmed the casualties and the critical condition of several injured workers.
• An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the explosion, and factory operations are suspended.

Why It Matters: Deadly boiler explosion at Belagavi sugar factory claims 3 lives, injures 8, prompts investigation.