In the aftermath of the devastating fire at Blue Jet Healthcare`s pharmaceutical factory in Maharashtra`s Raigad district, a senior official has been booked for alleged culpable homicide, following the tragic death of 11 persons. The arrest of the senior official, who was responsible for the plant`s maintenance, was made three days ago, and two others have also been named in connection with the case.

The fire, which erupted at the company`s plant at Mahad MIDC, located 170 km from Mumbai, on November 3, resulted in the loss of 11 lives, with seven others sustaining injuries. Acting on a complaint filed by one of the injured laborers, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 304 (culpable homicide but not amounting to murder), 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code.