CAD camp

CAD Camp or Central Ammunition Depot Camp is a military area and the second largest ammunition depot in Asia. It is located near Pulgaon in Wardha district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]

Militarization

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.

Accidents

On May 31st, 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]

Local industry

There are two companies in the town, Shri Krushna Industries' Cotton Mills (erstwhile PCM) and Vidarbha Phosphates.

Schools

There is only one school inside this military area, i.e. Kendriya vidyalaya, Pulgaon. Mostly children of military personnel study here.

References

  1. 1 2 "Fire at Army's ammunition depot in Pulgaon kills 17". New Delhi. The Hindu. May 31, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  2. ↑ "17 dead In Major Fire At Pulgaon, Army's Biggest Ammo Depot". Wardha. Aaj Tak. May 31, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.


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