
More than 150 people were injured in an accident caused by firecrackers during a festival at a temple near Neeleshwaram late on Monday (28 October) in Kerala. Eight people were seriously injured in this incident. Police said that the injured have been admitted to various hospitals in Kasargod, Kannur, and Mangaluru.
This incident took place at the Juthambalam Veerarkavu temple after midnight on Monday. During this time more than 500 people had come to the temple to participate in the traditional Theyyam festival.
Eyewitnesses told the reason for the incident
Regarding this incident, eyewitnesses said, "This accident happened when the spark from the firecrackers fell on other firecrackers kept in a room of the temple, causing an explosion. According to officials, one person is in critical condition and eight are seriously injured. In total, 154 people have been injured in this explosion and subsequent stampede. Out of these, 97 people are admitted to various hospitals.
According to the information, the temple management had kept light firecrackers worth about Rs 25,000 for the festival, which was to end on Tuesday night. A young woman injured in this incident said that as soon as the spark fell in the firecracker room, everyone started running. She said, I and some other people fell and we got injured, but my sister survived safely.
MLA M. Rajagopal expressed grief
Local MLA M. Rajagopal called this incident very unfortunate and spoke to the District Collector. He said that the firecrackers were light, but the spark fell on another room. The firecracker fell on the firecrackers, causing the accident. Kasargod MP Rajmohan Unnithan said that firecrackers were being burst to celebrate the festival after midnight when the accident happened. Two members of the temple committee have been detained, and the police have started investigating the incident. Sources say that the temple management had not taken the mandatory license to burst firecrackers.
On Thursday, the Calcutta High Court dismissed a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC),
Zepto IPO Faces Fresh Trouble: ED Probes Founders Over FEMA Violations Ahead of Mega Listing
India’s booming quick-commerce sector has encountered a fresh twist as Zepto, the company k
Coronavirus has started spreading in the country once again. The number of coronavirus infected i
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on the podcast show of AI researcher Lex Fridman.
The release of 'Border 2', one of the most anticipated films of 2026, is just two days away. This
The Election Commission has once again rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claims of the remo
iPhone 17 Pro Discount: Biggest Deal on Flipkart Freedom Sale, iPhone 17 Pro Max Also Gets Price Cut
Flipkart has announced the dates for its upcoming Freedom Sale, bringing major discounts and bank
Mumbai train blast case: SC stays High Court's decision, but accused will remain free
The Supreme Court has given a big verdict in the 2006 Mumbai train blast case. The Supreme Court
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has questioned the Bangladeshi government over the murder of
Salman Khan has shared a video related to his nephew Arhaan Khan's podcast Dumb Biryani on his In