The special inspector general of Nashik range on Friday denied reports appearing in a section of media that six persons were detained in connection with the recent blast in Malegaon.

A section of the newspapers had reported that six persons from Malegaon and Chalisgaon were detained in connection with the September 29 blast killing four persons and injuring more than 70 others.

"Our investigation is going on and we are enquiring with various persons, but no one has been arrested or detained yet," S P Gupta told PTI.

Both Gupta and DSP Nikhil Gupta said that they have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for those giving information about the persons involved in the terrorist act.

Meanwhile, the situation in this powerloom town is under control and peaceful.