PURI FIRECRACKER EXPLOSION DEATH TOLL REACHES 15
Bhubaneswar (05/06/2024): The death toll in the tragic firecracker explosion incident in Puri town reached15 with the death of another person who was undergoing treatment at hospital. The Puri Collector has taken steps for ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh each towards next of kin of deceased persons. At present, 12 victims of the mishap are undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Over 40 persons were injured in firecracker explosion during the Chandan Jatra of Lord Jagannath on May 29 night.
Hundreds of people had gathered near the Narendra Pond to witness the event An explosion took place while some local youths were bursting firecrackers near the pond to celebrate the ocassion.
