Bhopal Safety Alarm: 6 Tonnes Of Potentially Explosive Chemical Reportedly Stored At Jinsi Slaughterhouse; BMC Inspection Pending 45 Days After High Court Order
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Nearly 45 days after the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed authorities to decide on the stored materials at Bhopal's modern slaughterhouse, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is yet to conduct the promised inspection. The delay has raised concerns over public safety and compliance with judicial directions. Experts warn that the material stored at the facility could…
Nearly six months after the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a directive concerning the safety of a modern slaughterhouse in Bhopal, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has yet to carry out the promised inspection. This delay has raised concerns about public safety and compliance with judicial orders. The facility, located on Maida Mill Road in Jinsi, is storing approximately six tonnes of ammonium nitrate.
This substance, which experts warn could potentially cause a major explosion affecting a large area and endangering nearby residents, has raised significant concerns among residents living nearby, estimated to be around one lakh people. The BMC has stated that the slaughterhouse remains closed, and the company operating it, Livestock Food Processors Pvt Ltd, continues to pay Rs 16 lakh per month in electricity bills.
Despite the High Court's directive on August 25, 2026, requiring a decision within a week, the seven-member inspection team constituted by the BMC did not visit the site until September 28, only a day before the scheduled inspection date. The case is a writ petition filed by M/s Livestock Food Processors Pvt Ltd against the State of Madhya Pradesh and others (Writ Petition No. 34797/2026).
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