A massive explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikode, in Kerala’s Thrissur district, on Tuesday has left multiple people dead and several injured, with the toll still being updated.
The unit was preparing fireworks for the upcoming Thrissur Pooram festival when the blast occurred, with around 30–40 workers believed to be present at the site.
A massive explosion at a fireworks depot in Mundathikode, India, with at least 13 dead. The blast happened during preparations for the Thrissur Pooram festival, when large quantities of fireworks were being stored.pic.twitter.com/dzEVEy8DPSpic.twitter.com/ufMUdCviXV
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a mishap at a cracker factory in Thrissur, Keralam. Shri Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap.
The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“Saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to the mishap at a cracker factory in Thrissur, Keralam. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest: PM @narendramodi”
“The Prime Minister has announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”
“തൃശൂരിലെ പടക്ക നിർമാണശാലയിലുണ്ടായ അപകടത്തിൽ നിരവധി ജീവനുകൾ പൊലിഞ്ഞ വാർത്തയറിഞ്ഞതിൽ ദുഃഖമുണ്ട്. പ്രിയപ്പെട്ടവരെ നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടവരുടെ വേദനയിൽ പങ്കുചേരുന്നു. പരിക്കേറ്റവർ എത്രയും വേഗം സുഖം പ്രാപിക്കട്ടെ: പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി
@narendramodi.”
“മരിച്ച ഓരോ വ്യക്തിയുടെയും കുടുംബത്തിന് പ്രധാനമന്ത്രിയുടെ ദേശീയ ദുരിതാശ്വാസ നിധിയിൽ (PMNRF) നിന്ന് 2 ലക്ഷം രൂപ ധനസഹായം നൽകുമെന്ന് പ്രധാനമന്ത്രി അറിയിച്ചു. പരിക്കേറ്റവർക്ക് 50,000 രൂപ വീതം നൽകും.”
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