Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the tragic deaths brought about by an explosion at a fireworks unit in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, close to Sivakasi. Twelve people were injured in the Thursday event, which resulted in the deaths of eight people—five of whom were women.
“Saddened by the deaths brought about by an accident at a Sivakasi factory. My condolences to the families of the deceased. PM Modi wrote on X, “I hope that the injured people heal as soon as possible.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire. Additionally, Tamil Nadu Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, KKSSR Ramachandran, visited a government hospital later on Thursday to meet with the individuals injured in the explosion. During his visit, the minister inquired about the health conditions of the injured individuals from the attending doctors.