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Illegal Firecracker Storage Triggers Tragic Blast at Temple Festival

The tragedy in Thripunithura, Kerala, has once again shed light on the flagrant disregard for safety regulations, following a blast at an illegal firecracker storage unit connected to a temple festival on February 12. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the authorities’ failure to learn from past tragedies. Just a year ago, Ernakulam experienced a similar disaster when an explosion at an unauthorized firecracker storage unit in Muttinakam, Varapuzha, resulted in one fatality …

Explosion at Kerala Temple: Homicide Charges Filed Against Committee Members and Contractor

Kochi, India: Following a fatal explosion in Tripunithura’s Choorakkad, police have taken action against the Puthiyakavu temple committee members and a contractor involved in supplying explosives for the annual festival. Homicide charges have been filed against the accused, marking a significant development in the investigation. According to reports, the temple committee members and the contractor were booked for illegally conducting a fireworks display at the temple. The explosion on Monday morning prompted a fresh case …

Explosions and Fire Near Sikh Temple Ruled Out as Arson, Cause Still Unknown

SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County investigators are currently looking into a recent fire and explosion near a Sikh temple, ruling out arson as a cause. The incident occurred late January and involved propane tanks catching fire, leading to multiple explosions and a subsequent blaze that engulfed a building and nearby vehicles at the Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society along Bradshaw Road, south of Gerber Road. Although the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District has determined that the fire …

Sacramento-Area Sikh Temple Surveillance Footage Shows Terrifying Propane Explosion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A recent propane tank explosion at a Sikh temple in the South Sacramento area has been captured on surveillance footage. The incident occurred in late January, causing damage to the property but fortunately resulting in no injuries. The temple, known as Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society, is located in the Vineyard community on Bradshaw Road. Surveillance footage confirmed that multiple propane cylinders exploded on the day of the incident. The footage also revealed …