Virudhunagar district police attribute the deadly explosion at an explosive storage unit in Kariyapatti to negligent handling of explosives by workers. The first information report highlights the absence of safety gear for workers and inadequate supervision. Additionally, two vans parked in close proximity, carrying materials for blasting rocks, violated safety norms. The FIR underscores that this negligence resulted in the tragic accident that claimed three lives. Legal action has been taken under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Indian Explosives Act. While two individuals connected to the quarry and storage unit have been arrested, compensation has been provided to the families of the deceased workers.
Negligent Handling Leads to Fatal Blast in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar District
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