One killed in explosion at firecracker factory in Karnataka’s Mandya
Hindustan TimesOne person was killed and another sustained injuries after an explosion in a firecracker factory in a village in Mandya district on Monday evening, police said. Soon after the incident that took place in Kebba Halli village, both individuals were shifted to Mandya institute of Medical Sciences hospital, however, Mahesh succumbed to his injuries while Nagalingam’s condition is said to be stable. Police said that the responsibility of managing the firecracker arrangements for the festival had been entrusted to a group of individuals from Tamil Nadu who had been residing in a makeshift hut within the village premises for the past 15 days. Circle inspector S Mahesh said: “We have registered a case under section 304A of the Indian Penal Code against the Kalabhairaveshwara temple committee and the individuals from Tamil Nadu at Keragodu police station.” “The body of the deceased was handed over to family members after an autopsy was conducted at MIMS, and the injured person is being treated and is out of danger,” he added.