2024-02-14 03:01:13
Tripunithura ∙ Gross violation of law in all matters related to Churakad blast. It was revealed that Adarsh, a native of Thiruvananthapuram, Shastavattam, who had taken the contract to make fireworks, did not have a license to make fireworks. Adarsh’s mother had a license to manufacture firecrackers and store explosives in a godown in Thiruvananthapuram district. The license was canceled following the death of his mother 6 months ago. Adarsh and his brother continued making firecrackers by hiding this. They also violated the law by bringing ammunition and other things in a vehicle that was only allowed to carry passengers. The items for fireworks were brought from Atingal, Thiruvananthapuram. There is also a mystery as to how they reached Tripunithura without any checks from there.
The district administration and the police clarified that the officials of the meeting have not taken any license or other permission as per law to store firecracker materials. The rule that there should be no school or hospital within 250 meters of the place where firecrackers are kept has also not been followed. South UP School and Homeo Dispensary are near the accident site. The district administration and the police did not give permission to set off firecrackers. Not having insurance is also illegal. The police and authorities point out that the Explosives Act was completely violated.
Tripunithura blast: Magisterial inquiry to be held
The district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the blast that took place on Monday in Tripunithura and Churakad, killing two people and causing widespread damage. Investigating sub-collector K. Meera will visit the accident site today.
A police investigation is also underway. 2 accused had said that there was electricity in the electric wire lying at the blast site and it caught fire when the ammunition fell on it. This is corroborated by the statement of Sreekanthan, a firecracker worker from Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram. But no reports have come out regarding this.
At the same time, an investigation is also underway into whether the banned chemical potassium chlorate was used to make the firecrackers sound and light more. Potassium chlorate is a highly flammable chemical with the slightest friction.
Police indicated that Divakaran (55), who died in the hospital on Monday night due to burns in the accident, was a native of Kollam Kottiam, but it has not been confirmed. Van driver Thiruvananthapuram Pongummudu Waruvilakam Vishnu also died in the blast. The accident took place around 10.30 am on Monday morning at the place where firecrackers were stored as part of the Thalapoli of Puthikav temple.
Chemical Presence: Take care
A tree with burnt leaves in Churakad explosion.
Tripunithura ∙ A tree with all its leaves burnt and only twigs stands as a witness of the explosion in the compound where the accident took place. The tree reveals the impact the intensity of the explosion had on the environment. The air, land and nearby ponds are polluted with chemicals. There is also concern that there is a possibility of diseases and other things happening to the local residents in the future. SK Sriraj, a doctor at Tripunithura Govt. Ayurveda Hospital, says that the treatment to get rid of toxic substances from the body will be beneficial. The treatment for such problems is Govt. Available in Ayurveda Hospital free of cost. Health department officials say that if you feel ringing in the ears, a feeling of blocked ears, or a tingling sensation, you should immediately consult a doctor.
The accused are in remand
Yesterday, the court remanded Vinod (42) of Areekal Vinod Bhavanthil, Vineeth (27) from Vembayam, Satheesan and Sasikumar from Tripunithura who were arrested in connection with the incident. The police said that they are still searching for other accused.
Madhusudanan (60), who was seriously injured in the accident, was shifted to Thrissur Medical College Hospital for specialist treatment. Contractor Adarsh (28), Kollam Thenmala resident Anandan (69), Kollam Paripally resident Anil (50) with serious injuries, Ernakulam Govt. He is in the intensive care unit of the medical college hospital. The medical college authorities said that they have not overcome the danger.
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