Kerala Fireworks Tragedy: State Declares Disaster, Offers Aid
Kerala Revenue Minister K Rajan announced that the Mundathicode fireworks unit blast, which killed 13, is now a state-specific disaster. Financial aid of Rs 14 lakh will be given to victims' families, and a judicial probe is set. The government will cover treatment costs for the injured.
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The Kerala government has classified the tragic fireworks factory explosion in Mundathicode as a state-specific disaster following a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The explosion resulted in the loss of 13 lives, prompting swift action from state authorities.
To support the victims' families, a financial package of Rs 14 lakh will be provided, drawing from both the State Disaster Response Fund and the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund. Additionally, the government has commissioned a judicial investigation to be conducted by Justice C N Ramachandran Nair.
The injured will receive financial aid for medical expenses in public and private hospitals for six months, with extensions available upon a medical board's recommendation. These funds will be sourced from the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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