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A fireworks unit explosion in Thrissur has now claimed 16 lives, including Rakesh, who died after a week in intensive care following the incident.
Theni police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Following the incident, the Thrissur Medical College police registered a suo moto case on Wednesday.
Reports suggest that the bodies of the deceased have been dismembered beyond recognition due to the impact of the blast.
A 15-year-old boy named Advaith EK tragically died in Koyilandy on Wednesday during Vishu celebrations.
PM announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased
When asked whether a person could be booked if a firecracker exploded in his hand, the officer said it could invite action as it endangered both the individual and others.
The tragedy occurred in the early hours of October 29, 2024
The accused were identified as P Aneesh (36) of Paduvilayi in Vengad panchayat and Raheel (33) of Uruvachal in Mattanur municipality.
The blast, which flattened several rooms within the premises, occurred while factory workers were engaged in routine tasks
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