Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:25am on 29 Oct 2024,Tuesday India
A massive fireworks accident at the Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple festival in Kasargod, Kerala, left 154 people injured, with 80% suffering severe burns. The incident occurred during the Theyyam ritual when sparks ignited stored fireworks, leading to an explosion. Police arrested two temple officials for negligence, as safety protocols were reportedly ignored, and necessary permits were not obtained. Eyewitnesses described chaos as the blaze spread rapidly among festival-goers. The district collector confirmed a probe into procedural lapses, stating that proper safety distances were not maintained, and forensic teams are investigating the incident further.
