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The SIT has been ordered to investigate the fire accident in Kerala’s Kasargod district, and the administration said that an additional magistrate will investigate separately and submit a report.
A fire accident during the performance of Theyyam left 154 people injured, eight of them seriously, when fireworks stored at the venue exploded late on October 28. (Photo: News18/video download)
Two temple officials and the man who allegedly removed the crackers have been arrested in connection with the fire incident at the Neeleswaram temple in Kerala’s Kasargod village.
The police have identified the three accused as Rajesh P, Bharathan and Chandrashekharan. Of them, Bharathan and Chandrashekharan were the secretary and president of the temple committee, while Rajesh was the one who detonated the explosives during the tragedy, police said.
A fire accident during the performance of Theyyam on Monday (October 28) left 154 people injured, eight of them seriously, when fireworks exploded in the area.
Earlier, Kasargod district police chief D Shilpa announced the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate the accident. The district administration said that an additional magistrate has been ordered to conduct a separate investigation into the incident and submit a report.
According to the police, the incident took place at the Anjoottanbalam Veererkavu Temple near Neeleswaram in the northern state of Kerala. A case has been registered under Explosive Substance Act and various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
(This story was not edited by News18 staff and was published by the syndicated news agency – PTI)
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