2024 Nileshwar temple fireworks disaster
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| Native name | Nileshwar Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple fire accident |
|---|---|
| Date | October 28, 2024 |
| Time | 00:30 IST (22:00 UTC on 28 October 2024) |
| Venue | Nileshwaram, Kasaragod,Kerala, India |
| Location | Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple, Nileshwaram, Kasaragod |
| Coordinates | 12°15′11″N 75°07′35″E / 12.2529577°N 75.126341°E |
| Type | Fireworks accident |
| Deaths | 4 [1] |
| Non-fatal injuries | 154[2] |
| Arrests | 3 (3 temple committee members were arrested in connection to incident.) |
On October 28, 2024, a fireworks accident at the Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple in Nileshwaram, Kasaragod, Kerala, left 150 people injured. Many of the injured individuals were transferred to hospitals for treatment. Witnesses described their horror as they were rescued by the police and local theyyam performers. In connection with the incident, eight temple officials were arrested. The police investigation is ongoing, and 10 individuals are in critical condition. A total of 110 people were transported to hospitals in Kannur and Mangaluru for treatment of their injuries.[3][4][5][6]
Background
[edit]The incident occurred during the Kaliyattam festival where a Theyyam ritual was held at midnight when a factory storage facility containing fireworks experienced a misfire that triggered a blast, injuring 150 people, including women and children. the witnesses recounted how people were screaming and trying to escape as they described the event as a ball of fire. One of the witnesses, the artist Suresh Babu Anjoottan, described the explosion as triggering utter chaos and panic. Sources said some people were saved by a Theeyam performer and by policeman.[7][8] District Collector Inbasekar K and police sub-inspector Shillpa D stated that the investigation into the incident is being conducted by the appropriate authorities and the police and is highlighting a failure to comply with safety norms and guidelines since the mishap involving firecrackers at the storage facility.[9][10][11]
Four people were killed[12] and at least 110 people are undergoing treatment for injuries in hospitals in Kannur and Mangalore; around 10 are in critical condition on life support.[13][14][15] Three temple committee members were arrested in connection to incident.
Reactions
[edit]Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan expressed grief for people along with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.[16] RSP leader NK Premachandran said This is a really tragic incident that has taken place. Some norms and conditions have to be strictly implemented.
the clash between BJP workers and ruling CPM workers over accusing the Vijayan government for neglect.[17]
Aftermath
[edit]The government announced SIT Probe on accident.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/death-toll-rises-to-4-in-nileshwar-fire-accident-1.10047362
- ^ "Fireworks explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 people". independent.
- ^ "Kerala: Eight temple officials booked after Kasaragod fireworks mishap injures over 100". News Mintue.
- ^ "Fireworks explosion at temple in Kerala's Kasaragod injures over 150". The Hindu.
- ^ "150 injured as firecracker explodes at Anjoothambalam temple during Theyyam festival in Kasaragod". Onmanorama.
- ^ "Kasaragod fire accident: Policeman and Theyyam performer rescues child from flames". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Explosion at fireworks storage unit in Kasargod's Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu Kaliyattam Festival, 154 injured". The South First.
- ^ "Firecracker explosion: Temple committee president, secretary in police custody | Nieshwar explosion". Onmanorama.
- ^ "Over 150 injured 8 seriously in fireworks accident at Kerala temple festival". The Week.
- ^ "What led to Kerala fireworks accident? Here's what happened at Kasaragod Veererkavu temple". The WEEK.
- ^ "Fireworks explosion at Kerala's Kasaragod temple leaves over 150 injured". Indian Express.
- ^ https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/death-toll-rises-to-4-in-nileshwar-fire-accident-1.10047362
- ^ "Kerala temple fireworks explosion: 101 continue to undergo treatment at various hospitals, one critical". The Hindu.
- ^ M, Raghava. "Kerala fire: 27 injured being treated at private hospital in Mangaluru". The Hindu.
- ^ "Over 150 injured, eight critical in fireworks accident at temple festival in Kerala's Kasargod". Indian Express.
- ^ "Disturbed by Kasaragod fireworks accident: Priyanka Gandhi". deccanherald.
- ^ "Kerala fire: Clash erupts between BJP-CPM workers in Kasargod, watch video". Times of India.
- ^ "Kerala government announces formation of SIT to probe into fire accident at Kasaragod temple". deccanherald.
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