Tragedy Strikes: Unraveling the Mundathicode Fireworks Blast

In a tragic turn of events, the explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathicode has claimed 14 lives, leaving the community in mourning.

A police forensic team is in the process of identifying the chemicals used to manufacture the fireworks and ensuring none were prohibited.

The Kerala government has classified the incident as a 'state-specific disaster', offering financial aid to families and instigating a judicial inquiry to ensure accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)