Virudhunagar, along with Sivakasi, is a hub for firecracker production, catering to almost 90% of India’s demand with over 1,000 factories operational.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said a sudden explosion in a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kundayiruppu village in Vembakottai resulted in the death of ten people - six men and four women.
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the deaths of ten people, including four women. Chief Minister M K Stalin directed state ministers to coordinate rescue efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the families of the deceased, with Rs 50,000 for the injured.