Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) is a military area and the second largest ammunition depot in Asia. It is located near Pulgaon in Wardha district in the India state of Maharashtra. It was a place of minimal security risk until around 1999–2000. After September 11 attacks and the Indian parliament attack in 2001, the security of the area was increased, and all type of leisure activities surrounding the area were stopped.
Schools[]
There are two schools inside this military area, i.e. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pulgaon and Army Primary School, Pulgaon. Mostly children of military personnel study here.
Accidents[]
On 31 May 2016, a major fire broke out in the ammunition depot. At least 2 army and 18 DSC personnel were killed and 19 were injured.[1][2]
References[]
- ↑ "Fire at Army's ammunition depot in Pulgaon kills 17". New Delhi. 31 May 2016. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fire-at-armys-ammunition-depot/article8671215.ece?homepage=true. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ↑ "17 dead In Major Fire At Pulgaon, Army's Biggest Ammo Depot". Wardha. 31 May 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXcYgTaZJ-I. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
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