Central explosive experts today examined the cracker fire accident site in Muthalaipetti near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu today. The team led by Chief Controller of Explosives, Mr. Thomas, today visited the site and removed the crackers which were scattered in the factory premises.Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha ordered a Magisterial inquiry into the Muthalaipetti cracker fire accident last Wednesday, in which 38 persons were killed. In a statement issued yesterday, the Chief Minister said, as the licence for the private factory was cancelled one day before the accident, Magisterial inquiry will be conducted by District Revenue Officer, Mr. Raju and report will be submitted to the government.Meanwhile, police have arrested 12 persons including the foreman and contractor of the private cracker factory for violating safety norms. Police are still searching for the owner of the private cracker factory.
News On AIR | September 7, 2012 2:08 PM
Central fire experts examine TN firecracker accident site