TN revenue dept for regular inspections in firecracker shops, godowns

Tamil Nadu revenue department will conduct regular inspections at firecracker factories and godowns. This is following the recent explosions at Virudhunagar and Krishnagiri districts of the state

Chennai, July 31 (BPNS)

Tamil Nadu revenue department will conduct regular inspections at firecracker factories and godowns. This is following the recent explosions at Virudhunagar and Krishnagiri districts of the state. In an explosion at a firecracker factory in Sivakasi, Virudhunagar district, two women died. A couple of days later a major explosion in a firecracker godown led to the death of nine people in Krishnagiri district.

Ten people were injured in the explosion and the state Chief Minister had ordered for a regular inspection of the firecracker factories and godowns. The inspection will be conducted at factories and godowns to ensure that they are adhering to safety measures and rules.

It may be recalled that several people died across firecracker industries in the state and many people were maimed for life. Tamil Nadu is one of the major producers of firecrackers in the country. Sivakasi, the firecracker capital of South India has an annual turnover of Rs 6000 crore and employs around 8 lakh people directly or indirectly.