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Hindu Munnani Condemns Tirupur Blast, Calls For High-Level Probe

October 9, 2024
The Commune

The Hindu Munnani has strongly condemned the bomb blast that occurred in Tirupur’s Pandian Nagar, urging the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate action and launch a high-level investigation into the incident. The explosion, which took place in the afternoon, resulted in the tragic deaths of three people, including two children, and caused significant damage to surrounding homes.

The house owner, Karthik, and his brother-in-law, V Saravanakumar, who ran the unauthorized firecracker unit, were detained. Among the deceased were Kumar (39) from Erode district and baby A Alia Shirin, while an unidentified woman is suspected to be Kumar’s wife.

The blast happened at a place where ‘firecrackers’ were being illegally made for ‘temple festivals’.

The explosion occurred in Karthik’s two-story home, which housed knitwear workers on the first floor. Saravanakumar’s expired license for his firecracker unit had not been renewed, but he continued production illegally, using Karthik’s house.

The explosion caused several houses in the densely populated industrial area to collapse, leaving many residents critically injured. Large unexploded bombs were discovered at the scene, raising serious concerns about the presence of dangerous explosives in a residential area.

Forensic experts found explosives at the site, while residents blamed authorities for failing to detect the illegal operation.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami called for a thorough investigation into the incident.

In a statement, Hindu Munnani’s state president, Kadeswara Subramaniam, questioned how such large quantities of explosives were brought into the heart of the city without detection. He expressed concern over the apparent failure of the police and intelligence services to prevent such a catastrophe, criticizing the Tamil Nadu government’s focus on ideological conflicts rather than public safety.

“This incident highlights the negligence of the state’s intelligence and security apparatus. Instead of focusing on internal security, the government is using its resources for political vendettas, disregarding the safety and welfare of its citizens,” Subramaniam said.

Hindu Munnani has called on the Tamil Nadu government to revamp the police and intelligence agencies and allow them to function independently. The organization also urged the government to establish a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the background of the incident thoroughly.

In addition to demanding a comprehensive probe, Hindu Munnani has called for compensation for the blast victims. The group has requested a relief fund of ₹50 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives and ₹5 lakh for those injured in the blast. They further demanded that the government rebuild homes for those who were displaced by the explosion.

The incident has left the city of Tirupur in shock, with many questioning how explosives could be stockpiled in such a populated area. Hindu Munnani’s call for a thorough investigation aims to ensure that those responsible are held accountable and that measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

 

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