Air defence missiles, anti-tank guided missiles, artillery ammunition, ammunition for tanks, small arms ammunition, mines and explosives stored in the depot, Mr Fernandes said. Mr Fernandes said the Rajasthan state government had been asked to prepare a report on the damage to villages near the depot. He said the federal government would pay compensation as soon as the state administration submitted its report. The fire was eventually contained on Saturday morning by which time it had caused damage to around 20 surrounding villages. The army is still combing the area outside the depot for unexploded and semi-exploded ordinance.
Military analysts say the fire has significantly depleted the Indian army's reserves of ammunition.
Although the fire is being described by the army as accidental, military experts say the announcement of a high-level inquiry indicates suspicions of sabotage. International Action Network on Small Arms. All Rights Reserved.