Five people, including the owner of the facility, have been taken into police custody following a deadly explosion at a metal factory in Assam. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of four workers, is currently under investigation by local authorities to determine the exact cause of the blast.

Preliminary findings from investigators suggest that the explosion occurred while operations were ongoing inside the factory. According to reports, the force of the blast caused molten metal to erupt from the processing equipment, trapping and engulfing workers who were in the immediate vicinity. While the arrests have been confirmed, officials have not yet released the specific charges filed against the owner or the other four individuals detained. The investigation is ongoing as authorities examine safety protocols and operational standards at the site to understand how such a catastrophic failure occurred.