Meerut: A day after a massive blast turned a 2-storey building into rubble and claimed five lives, UP Police filed an FIR against Sanjay Gupta, building owner, and Gaurav Gupta, who ran an illegal plastic items manufacturing unit there, and is currently absconding. Two of the five dead were residents of Bhojpur district in Bihar. According to SP City Piyush Kumar, Sanjay Gupta and Gaurav Gupta were booked for IPC Sections 304 (culpable homicide), 268 (public nuisance causing common injury and danger), 269 (unlawful action causing disease dangerous to life) and 285 (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter), among others. As per the FIR, five persons died and six were injured in the blast in Lohiya Nagar on Tuesday morning. While the building was given on rent to three persons, the topmost floor was used by Gaurav Gupta who stored inflammable material and chemicals used to manufacture plastic items. The FIR mentioned that the building had an industrial power connection though its in a residential area.We also published the following articles recentlyFive dead in blast at illegal factory in Meerut districtA blast at an illegal factory in Meerut, India, has resulted in five deaths and two injuries. The explosion completely destroyed the building and caused damage to nearby houses. Rescue operations were immediately launched by the police, fire brigade, and the National Disaster Response Force. The blast also caused a heavy object to fall on a neighboring house, injuring its occupants. Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion was triggered by chemicals stored in the factory. The authorities are conducting a thorough investigation and plan to file a case against those responsible for the blast.Blast at illegal factory leaves 5 dead & building demolished in MeerutA blast at an illegal factory in Meeruts Lohia Nagar resulted in the death of five people and injuries to two others. The explosion caused the building to collapse, damaging nearby houses. A heavy boulder also fell on the roof of a nearby house, injuring the occupants. The identities of the victims are yet to be confirmed. The factory was involved in manufacturing plastic items and toys without proper permissions. An investigation is underway, and legal action will be taken against those responsible for the blast.Father-daughter duo Rajendra Gupta and Ravee Gupta to act in a play togetherActress Ravee Gupta, known for her role in Naagin 5, is set to make her Hindi play debut alongside her father, actor Rajendra Gupta. The play explores a complicated father-daughter relationship with a political backdrop. Ravee describes working with her father as a great learning experience, as he has years of experience and is passionate about his craft. Growing up in a theatrical environment, Ravee credits her father for inspiring her to become an actor and values their strong relationship.

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