Tragedy Strikes: Fire at Licensed Cracker Unit Claims Six Lives

A tragic incident unfolded at a licensed cracker manufacturing unit in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, resulting in six deaths and two injuries, according to police reports.

Preliminary investigations suggest mishandling at the facility may have triggered the catastrophic blaze. Superintendent of Police Rahul Meena confirmed the unit's licensed status.

Efforts are underway to identify the victims and ascertain more details, while the injured individuals have been transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.