Sivakasi, First Published Jan 1, 2022, 5:46 PM IST
Police have registered a case against owner Vazhividu Murugan in 7 divisions following the death of 4 workers in an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district. An explosion took place this morning at a firecracker factory owned by Vazhividu Murugan in Kalathur near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district. The fire is said to have erupted during the process of making ammunition. In this, 7 rooms were completely destroyed due to the explosion of explosives in the firecracker making rooms.
Firefighters rushed to the scene from Sivakasi in two fire trucks, doused the fire with water and rescued those trapped in the rubble. Four workers, including Kumar, Periyasamy and Selvam, were burnt to death in the blast. Eight persons including Gopalakrishnan, Muniandi, Kaliyappan, Alagharsamy and Murugesan were injured.
The injured are being treated at the Sivakasi Government Hospital. Nathampatti police have registered a case and are investigating the firecracker factory explosion. Virudhunagar District Superintendent of Police Manokaran went to the spot and conducted an investigation. Tragedy struck when workers lost their lives in an explosion while engaged in production without giving the factory a holiday on New Year’s Day. In this situation, the police have registered a case against the owner Vazhividu Murugan in 7 sections and taken action against him for operating the plant without proper security.
Last Updated Jan 1, 2022, 5:46 PM IS
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