2 Dead, 4 Injured in Firecracker Factory Blast in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi

At least two people lost their lives, and four others were injured following a blast at a private firecrackers factory in Thoothukudi on Saturday evening. According to officials, the victims were identified as Muthukannan (21) and Vijay (25), who succumbed to injuries from the explosion.

Four others, Selvam (21), Prashanth (20), Sendhurkani (45), and Muthumari (41), sustained grievous injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at the Sathankulam government hospital.

In response to the incident, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakhs each to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each for those injured. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Office (CMO) also posted a message on X, confirming the financial assistance to the affected families from Mechankulam village in Tuticorin District.

தூத்துக்குடி மாவட்டம், ஏரல் வட்டம், குறிப்பன்குளம் கிராமத்தில் தனியார் பட்டாசு ஆலையில் ஏற்பட்ட வெடிவிபத்தில் உயிரிழந்த இரண்டு நபர்களின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு ஆறுதல் மற்றும் நிதியுதவியை மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்கள் அறிவித்துள்ளார். pic.twitter.com/bvfVJAMWw1

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