June 5th 2024.
The city of Bhubaneswar was saddened by the news of the Puri firecracker explosion in Odisha, which caused the death of 15 individuals. As per a statement released by the special relief commissioner on Wednesday, two more people lost their lives due to severe burn injuries sustained in the tragic incident.
Currently, 12 individuals are receiving medical treatment in different hospitals in Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. The statement further mentioned that nine of the injured have been discharged from the healthcare facilities, bringing a glimmer of hope amidst the somber atmosphere.
The explosion, which occurred during Lord Jagannath's 'Chandan Yatra' ritual on the night of May 29 in Puri, left a total of 36 people injured. The authorities wasted no time and initiated an administrative-level investigation into the accident, headed by SRC Satyabrata Sahu.
In the wake of this tragedy, the Puri collector has taken necessary measures to provide financial support to the families of the deceased. An official confirmed that each family will receive an ex gratia of Rs. 4 lakh as a gesture of sympathy and support during this difficult time.
The entire community is mourning the loss of precious lives and praying for the speedy recovery of those still battling injuries. It is a heartbreaking incident, and our hearts go out to all those affected. May justice be served, and may we find strength and unity in this time of grief. This is PTI, reporting on the latest updates on the Puri firecracker explosion in Odisha.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
