Bhiwadi Blast: Deadly Powder Operations Behind Locked Doors, Lapses or Collusion in Police and Administration?

Bhiwadi, February 17, 2026: The devastating explosion at a factory in Khushkheda, Bhiwadi, has raised serious questions about the functioning and oversight of local authorities. What was officially registered as a “readymade garment” factory had reportedly been running an illegal explosives operation for months, yet responsible departments remained seemingly unaware. Even 24 hours after the incident, no official action has been taken, pointing to possible collusion.

Tragic Blast Exposes Systemic Lapses
The explosion on Monday not only claimed the lives of seven workers but also exposed a systemic “blindness” in the administration, allegedly shielded by corruption. Despite the factory’s deadly activities continuing for months right under officials’ noses, no immediate accountability has been enforced. Questions remain about who was allowing this illicit operation to thrive.

Paper Factory, Real Powder Mill
Records show that the 600-yard plot was allocated to Rajendra Kumar in 2005, and a verification in 2011 confirmed it as a readymade garment production unit. The illicit activities reportedly began after the plot was leased to Hemant Sharma in 2019, who subsequently sub-leased it to Abhinandan Tiwari. While the leasing was reported to the authorities, officials were allegedly unaware—or not informed—that explosives, rather than sewing machines, would be produced on the premises.

Secrecy Behind Locked Gates
The factory management reportedly adopted a cunning method to conceal operations from neighbors and the public. The gates were always kept locked from outside, preventing anyone from seeing workers enter or exit. Inside, capsules containing gunpowder used in Chinese firearms were being produced and covertly supplied to Delhi.

No Action Even After 24 Hours
Despite a month-long accumulation of explosives and chemicals in the industrial belt, neither Bhiwadi police, RECO authorities, nor district administration reportedly detected the illegal activity. Observers question whether this was sheer negligence or deliberate collusion. Experts note that without tacit support or oversight failure by police and administration, such activities in an industrial zone would be nearly impossible. Hemant and Abhinandan reportedly continued to operate their illicit trade by shifting locations, while authorities remain stuck in investigation mode rather than taking immediate action.