How a 2.10 pm explosion turned Andhra Pradesh cracker unit into graveyard; 20 dead in worst blast since 2014
A devastating explosion at a firecracker unit in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, claimed at least 20 lives and injured 12 critically. The blast, suspected to be caused by excessive explosive material storage, reduced the unit to ashes. Authorities are investigating the incident, with the owner absconding. Both the Prime Minister and Chief Minister have announced ex-gratia payments.
A devastating explosion at a firecracker unit in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, claimed at least 20 lives and injured 12 critically. The blast, suspected to be caused by excessive explosive material storage, reduced the unit to ashes. Authorities are investigating the incident, with the owner absconding. Both the Prime Minister and Chief Minister have announced ex-gratia payments.
