Blast at Illegal Firecracker Storage Unit Highlights Flagrant Safety Violations at Temple Festivals
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India – The tragic blast at an illegal firecracker storage unit in Thripunithura connected to a temple festival on February 12 has once again brought to light the flagrant disregard for safety regulations. This incident serves as a reminder of a similar tragedy that occurred almost a year ago in Ernakulam, where an explosion at an unauthorized firecracker storage unit resulted in one death and seven injuries, including three children. The authorities have apparently …