May 31st 2024.
There has been a tragic incident in the state of Odisha, specifically in the cities of Puri and Bhubaneswar. According to a statement released by the office of the Special Relief Commissioner, the death toll from the firecracker explosion has now reached six individuals. Additionally, 24 people who were injured in the explosion are currently receiving medical treatment.
The explosion occurred during the Chandan Jatra festival, a religious event honoring Lord Jagannath, on Wednesday evening. It is reported that a stockpile of firecrackers ignited and caused the tragedy, resulting in the death of three individuals, one of whom was a minor. 33 others were also injured in the blast.
In response to this devastating incident, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has taken swift action. He has ordered an administrative-level inquiry to investigate the cause of the explosion and has announced that the families of the deceased will receive Rs 4 lakh as ex gratia assistance. The Collector of Puri has already taken steps to provide this financial aid to the next of kin of the four deceased individuals.
The Special Relief Commissioner, Satyabrata Sahu, who is also an additional chief secretary-level officer in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, has launched a probe into the incident. This will help determine the series of events that led to the explosion and provide answers to the grieving families.
Meanwhile, the Puri Police has taken further action by registering a criminal case and initiating an investigation. This was done on their own accord, without any complaints being filed. The investigation is currently ongoing and we hope to find out more about this tragic event soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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