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Latest revision as of 22:57, 27 August 2021
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 India state of Maharashtra.
Militarization[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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]
Local industry[edit | edit source]
There are two companies in the town, Shri Krushna Industries' Cotton Mills (erstwhile PCM) and Vidarbha Phosphates.
Schools[edit | edit source]
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.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Fire at Army's ammunition depot in Pulgaon kills 17". New Delhi. The Hindu. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ↑ "17 dead In Major Fire At Pulgaon, Army's Biggest Ammo Depot". Wardha. Aaj Tak. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
