The explosion at a firecracker factory in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India, has resulted in a death toll of five, as two injured workers succumbed to their injuries. Twenty-three others are currently hospitalized, with some in critical condition. The factory owner, Anil Malviya, has been arrested under the National Security Act (NSA), and authorities have suspended the factory's firecracker license following the incident. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway, with officials from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) and other agencies involved. The factory had recently resumed operations, having begun manufacturing small firecrackers just 15 days prior to the explosion. Political figures, including state Congress president Jitu Patwari, have criticized the government for alleged safety violations and the presence of child labor at the factory. Patwari has called for accountability and the suspension of local officials for their failure to enforce safety regulations.