A tragic incident unfolded in Deesa, Gujarat, as an explosion at an illicit firecracker manufacturing unit claimed the lives of 21 laborers hailing from Harda, Madhya Pradesh. This disaster has brought to light alarming safety issues, especially in light of a prior fatal blast in Harda and suspicions of unlawful activities carried out by the owners of the factory. Probe into the matter indicates a possible clandestine shift in operations, with hints of political affiliations complicating the situation further. The incident underscores the urgent need for stringent enforcement of safety regulations and crackdown on unauthorized manufacturing units to prevent such calamities in the future.