Several injured in explosion at detonator manufacturing unit

Published 04 Nov 2026, 06:03 IST

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The explosion occurred on 21 April at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikkode, killing 16 people and injuring 40. It also caused extensive damage to nearby houses. The post Banned potassium chlorate, gross safety violations caused Mundathikkode blast that killed 16, inquiry finds appeared…

— The South First
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The blast triggered panic among residents of nearby villages

— The Hans India

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The blast triggered panic among residents of nearby villages

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The Hans India Center Current article 04 Nov 2026, 06:03 IST

Several injured in explosion at detonator manufacturing unit

The blast triggered panic among residents of nearby villages

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The South First Center-Left The South First 04 Nov 2026, 17:34 IST

Banned potassium chlorate, gross safety violations caused Mundathikkode blast that killed 16, inquiry finds

The explosion occurred on 21 April at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikkode, killing 16 people and injuring 40. It also caused extensive damage to nearby houses. The post Banned potassium chlorate, gross safety violations caused Mundathikkode blast that killed 16, inquiry finds appeared…

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