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The Times of India

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2 killed, 1 injured in illegal firecracker unit blast in Tamil Nadu's Kovilpatti

An accident in Tuticorin has claimed the lives of two workers, Malathi and Ayyappan, following a catastrophic explosion tied to the illicit production of firecrackers. The blast, which took place around 9pm in a small facility near Puliangulam, injured another worker severely as they mixed volatile chemicals.

27 May 2026 12:19 pm