The Kasaragod District Collector has ordered an investigation into the boiler explosion that destroyed the decor panel industries unit at Ananthapuram Industrial Property, killing one employee and injuring about 10 others,
The explosion, which occurred on Monday night time, claimed the lifetime of 19-year-old Nazirul Ali from Udaiguri district in Assam and left a number of others with severe burns. A minimum of three of the injured are reported to be in vital situation. Rescue groups swiftly moved the injured to close by hospitals for remedy.
In an announcement, the District Collector stated strict motion would comply with as soon as the investigation establishes the reason for the accident. The probe has been handed over to the Chemical Emergency Response Middle (CHEMREC) part of the Factories and Boilers division, Ernakulam, which is able to look at potential security lapses and decide the explanations. behind the blast.
The Collector stated additional measures can be taken primarily based on the CHEMREC report and warranted that these discovered violating security norms would face stern motion. The Collector added that detailed findings on the reason for the explosion can be made public solely after the investigation report is acquired.
Safety tightened
In the meantime, the police have tightened safety across the manufacturing unit premises and entry has been restricted.
The manufacturing unit operated full time. About 20 employees have been on obligation on the time of the blast. Round 300 folks, largely migrant employees, are employed on the unit.
The manufacturing unit is simply 500 meters from the historic Anathapura Lake temple. Ok. Janardhana Poojary, ward member of Puthige gram panchayat, stated the home windows and doorways of homes inside 300 meters have been shattered.
Revealed – October 28, 2025 09:31 am IST