A devastating explosion ripped through an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on February 16 in the Khushkhera-Karoli Industrial Area of Alwar district, killing at least 7–8 workers. Officials said the factory was officially registered as a readymade garment unit but was allegedly being used to manufacture firecrackers illegally. Preliminary findings indicate the presence of gunpowder and packing materials at the site. There are also suspicions that workers may have been locked inside while w