Petlawad explosion
| Date | 12 September 2015 |
|---|---|
| Time | 08:30 IST (03:00 UTC) |
| Location | Petlawad, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 23°00′40″N 74°47′46″E / 23.011°N 74.796°E |
| Type | Explosions, building collapse |
| Cause | Gas explosion, Gelignite explosion |
| Deaths | 104 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 150+ |
| Accused | Rajendra Kasawa |
Petlawad
Location of Petlawad in Madhya Pradesh state
On the morning of 12 September 2015, an explosion in the town of Petlawad of the Jhabua district in the state of Madhya Pradesh of India killed 104 people. The cause of the explosion was attributed to illegally stored explosives that detonated, along with a cooking gas cylinder.