A massive explosion in Telangana’s Khammam region killed two people, leaving more than 10 people with grave injuries.
On the 12th of April, Wednesday, several cylinders exploded because of the use of firecrackers at the regular Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) event, confirmed sources. Getting into details, in Khammam district’s Karepalli Mandal, an event of Atmiya Sammelan, organised by the ruling BRS Government was held. According to sources, it was a regular BRS event, ‘Atmiya Sammelan’, where activists and people were peacefully taking part in a spiritual assembly under the leadership of Mr. Ramulunayak, the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Khammam and Mr. Nama Nageswara Rao, the Member of Parliament (MP.)
During the event, the party workers burnt firecrackers, which led to a thatched hut catching fire. Due to the fire, several cylinders stored inside the hut exploded, killing one person on the spot and seriously injuring more than 10 others, including two journalists and two police officers.
The injured people have been shifted to the Khammam district government hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, Mr. K. Chandrashekar Rao, the Chief Minister of Telangana, expressed grief over the tragic incident. On behalf of Mr. K. Chandrashekar Rao, the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) shared a tweet.
The Chief Minister has assured all the support to the bereaved families of the party activists. Promised to stand by them in this difficult hour. Exhorted Minister and officials to provide required medical treatment to the injured.
— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) April 12, 2023
Moreover, the Telangana CM assured that the families of the deceased workers would be supported in all possible ways.
In addition, Mr. K.T. Rama Rao, the Information Technology and Urban Development Minister of Telangana also expressed grief. The minister spoke to officials and leaders of Khammam district to ensure better treatment for the injured.
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