According to an official statement, the blaze broke out around 1:30 PM. Multiple fire tenders along with firefighting personnel rushed to the spot immediately, working extensively to control and extinguish the flames.
Visuals circulating on social media platforms captured dense smoke billowing out of the factory, indicating the severity of the incident.
Attempts to gather additional details about potential casualties or the exact cause of the fire from Habibganj Assistant Police Commissioner Nihit Upadhyay and area Inspector Hemant Shrivastava were unsuccessful, as both officials were unavailable for comment.
Firefighting operations are still underway, and further information is awaited.
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