Bijnor: Almost two months after a blast in a chemical factory left its seven workers dead and several others injured, state authorities have given permission for reopening of the plant. Interestingly, in September, the pollution control board had recommended cancellation of the factory’s license. A magisterial probe was also ordered soon after the blast in factory’s boiler in city’s Nagina road.According to GC Verma, regional officer of Pollution Control Board (PCB), “All the checks have been done. We gave permission only after getting convinced that all the safety measures are in place. The factory can restart operations now.”The blast took place when the workers were carrying out welding work to seal a leaking tank at the unit which makes alcohol from molasses. The blast took place in Mohit Petro Chemical factory on September 12 in a tank of methane gas.A case was registered against the factory owner and the deputy general manager, who is still in jail. Later, the factory owner gave monetary aid of Rs 12 lakh each to the victim’s families after taking affidavits in his favour.A few days ago, the owner of the factory had asked for permission to sell produce kept inside the factory and the administration granted it.When asked about it, the PCB officer said: “The permission has been granted by UP pollution control board, the industrial officer and senior administrative officials. We have directed the owner of the unit to complete biogas plant within three months.”

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