Another worker succumbs to injuries in Vellore; cracker unit owner arrested
A firecracker unit owner in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, has been arrested following an explosion that killed two workers. The incident has prompted government intervention through ex-gratia payments to the victims' families.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights ongoing safety and regulatory concerns within the informal firecracker manufacturing sector in India, especially ahead of major festivals.
Another worker succumbs to injuries in Vellore; cracker unit owner arrested left The firecracker manufacturing unit was razed to the ground after the explosion occured. VENKATACHALAPATHY_C The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/k7cafq/article71620499.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9712_21_10_2026_14_9_46_1__DSC1339.JPG VENKATACHALAPATHY_C VELLORE, TAMIL NADU: 21/10/2026: Fire broke out in a cracker unit at sri sapthagiri forework company at Appukal road,Anaicut, Vellore district on Wednesday. one person died and one injured.Photo: C. Venkatachalapathy /The Hindu Collector P.S. Leela Alex handed over ₹4 lakh ex-gratia from Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to family members of the deceased workers VELLORE A 35-year-old firecracker manufacturing unit owner was arrested by Anaicut police in Vellore after an explosion in the unit killed two workers. The arrested person was identified as Hari Prasad, who runs a cracker unit in Chinna Anaicut village, that comes under Anaicut Panchayat Union in the district. He was nabbed by a special team from his hideout in Jawadhu Hills.
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