VETLAPALEM (AP), Feb 28: As many as 21 people were killed and 8 others critically injured in the cracker unit blast here in Kakinada district on Saturday, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh said.
He further said officials are inquiring into the cause of the fire, which led to the blast.
In a post on ‘X’, Modi announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased while the injured would be given Rs 50,000. “Pained by the loss of lives in the explosion at a factory in Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. I extend my condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,” Modi said.
More reports awaited.
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