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Mother, son hurt in firecracker blast at Palakkad residence
A devastating explosion at a residential property in Palakkad has left a mother and son nursing injuries. Authorities suspect illegally stored locally-made firecrackers triggered the blast that destroyed the house and damaged three neighbouring structures.
LSN India ·
An explosion at a private residence in Palakkad on Friday left a woman and her son injured, with the impact extending to nearby households. The blast completely destroyed the house where the incident occurred, while damaging three adjacent properties in the vicinity.
Police investigations suggest that locally manufactured firecrackers, crafted using palm leaves, were being stored illegally within the residence. Authorities believe the illicit storage and subsequent detonation of these firecrackers was responsible for the powerful explosion that rocked the neighbourhood.
The injured parties were provided medical attention following the incident. Preliminary investigations have been launched to establish the exact circumstances leading to the blast and to determine responsibility for the illegal storage of explosive materials.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about unsafe practices related to firecracker manufacturing and storage in residential areas across the region. Police have intensified efforts to track down similar illegal operations in the district.