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Over 100 people were killed and 350 injured when
a major fire broke out in the Puttingal Devi Temple complex at nearby Paravoor
early today when sparks emanating from a fireworks display ignited a store
room filled with crackers and pyrotechnic material
a major fire broke out in the Puttingal Devi Temple complex at nearby Paravoor
early today when sparks emanating from a fireworks display ignited a store
room filled with crackers and pyrotechnic material
Thousands of people had gathered at the temple
precincts to witness the fireworks display which were on since midnight when
the fire broke out. The mishap occurred as sparks fell on the storeroom
‘Kambapura’ and exploded with a deafening noise at around 3.30 AM, police said.
precincts to witness the fireworks display which were on since midnight when
the fire broke out. The mishap occurred as sparks fell on the storeroom
‘Kambapura’ and exploded with a deafening noise at around 3.30 AM, police said.
The sound of the explosion could be heard over a
km radius and the whole area plunged into darkness as the power supply went off
and people ran helter shelter, eyewitnesses said.
km radius and the whole area plunged into darkness as the power supply went off
and people ran helter shelter, eyewitnesses said.
In a statement released, RSS Sarsanghachalak Shri
Mohan Bhagwat and RSS Sarkaryavah Shri Bhaiyya Ji Joshi expressed their deep
condolences to the temple tragedy.
Mohan Bhagwat and RSS Sarkaryavah Shri Bhaiyya Ji Joshi expressed their deep
condolences to the temple tragedy.
“The Fireworks mishap at the Paravoor Puttingal
Devi Temple near Kollam in Kerala, during the temple festival early this
morning today, that killed 105 persons and injured over 350, is highly shocking
and painful. The agony of those who lost
their kith and kin in the accident and that of who are injured and their family
members is beyond comprehension.
Devi Temple near Kollam in Kerala, during the temple festival early this
morning today, that killed 105 persons and injured over 350, is highly shocking
and painful. The agony of those who lost
their kith and kin in the accident and that of who are injured and their family
members is beyond comprehension.
We send our heartfelt condolences to all those
who lost their kith and kin in their tragedy, and also express sympathy for
those who are injured in the accident and wishing them speedy recovery.”
who lost their kith and kin in their tragedy, and also express sympathy for
those who are injured in the accident and wishing them speedy recovery.”
The Indian Navy and the IAF have deployed six
helicopters and one Dornier aircraft to help in rescue operations at the Kerala
temple where a fire has left over 90 dead.The IAF has deployed four choppers
including Mi17 and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).The Indian Navy is deploying
one Dornier and two ALH with medical teams from the southern naval command.
helicopters and one Dornier aircraft to help in rescue operations at the Kerala
temple where a fire has left over 90 dead.The IAF has deployed four choppers
including Mi17 and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).The Indian Navy is deploying
one Dornier and two ALH with medical teams from the southern naval command.
It has also deputed three Naval ships — INS
Kabra, Kalpeni and INS Sukanya with medical stores to Kollam coast to give
medical assistance to the injured. They will be deployed in consultation with
local administrative authorities, a Navy spokesperson said. Surgical teams have
also been put on standby at the Naval command hospital in Kochi.
Kabra, Kalpeni and INS Sukanya with medical stores to Kollam coast to give
medical assistance to the injured. They will be deployed in consultation with
local administrative authorities, a Navy spokesperson said. Surgical teams have
also been put on standby at the Naval command hospital in Kochi.
RSS Sangh Swayamsevaks and Sevabharathi Kollam swung
in action and actively participating in relief works and opened a Help desk for
assistance.
in action and actively participating in relief works and opened a Help desk for
assistance.
Helpline: 8086488168,
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9446853975,9947302221
