Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the blast at the ordnance factory in Bhandara district.<\/p>\n

The explosion, which took place around 10.40 in the morning, claimed the lives of eight workers and left five others injured, officials said.<\/p>\n

The announcement of compensation was made by the Chief Ministers’ Office in the evening.<\/p>\n

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