As many as 16 people were killed in the accident on April 21
As many as 16 people were killed in the accident on April 21. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
Justice C N Ramachandran, who heads the one-member commission constituted to probe the tragedy, said he had completed the report and would submit it shortly. He said the commission had examined the possible causes of the explosion and would make recommendations to prevent similar accidents in the future. “Analytical findings and soil chemical assessments conducted by state pollution control board revealed alarming levels of hazardous heavy metals and toxic chemical residues in the topsoil,” Radhakrishnan said in his letter to the Union minister.
Thrissur : The judicial commission appointed to investigate the fireworks tragedy at Mundathikode in April this year is expected to submit its report to govt this week. He pointed out that Supreme Court had permitted fireworks displays even after the Puttingal fireworks tragedy. However, he stressed that adequate measures must be put in place to ensure that such displays are conducted safely. The commission was appointed by the LDF govt, but its future became uncertain following the change of govt shortly afterwards. However, the new govt also extended its support to the commission, which was constituted under the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Meanwhile, central pollution control board (CPCB) has directed the member secretary of Kerala state pollution control board (KSPCB) to assess the explosion site and submit a report on allegations of soil contamination. Alathur MP K Radhakrishnan had written to Union minister for environment, forest and climate change Bhupender Yadav , seeking his urgent intervention following reports that the soil at the site had been contaminated with heavy metals and cyanide. The ministry subsequently forwarded the letter to CPCB, directing it to take appropriate action. Download the TOI App.
Justice Ramachandran had made it clear earlier that he was not in favour of an outright ban on fireworks displays as they are widely perceived as an integral part of festivals and religious rituals.