Balotra refinery fire: NIA halts dome dismantling as probe deepens

A massive fire at an under-construction refinery in Jaisalmer, just before Prime Minister Modi’s visit, has prompted a high-level investigation. Central security agencies, including the NIA, have intervened, halting the dismantling of certain dome sections to preserve forensic evidence. The probe is exploring all angles, including deliberate ignition, as worker verification intensifies.