Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Man Killed in Firecracker Explosion at Church
A man named Ravi died, and another man named James got hurt in an explosion at a church in Ernakulam district.
The explosion happened when Ravi was putting firecracker explosives into a frame as part of a celebration.
Both men were taken to the hospital, but Ravi did not survive.
James is in the hospital with serious burns but is stable.
The police have started a case against the church's priest and some other leaders because of the explosion.
The laws that were broken are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Indian Explosives Act.
A firecracker explosion at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church in Kadathy, Muvattupuzha, killed Ravi and injured James.
The explosion occurred at 8:30 AM on Sunday, January 4, 2024, during a festive celebration.
Ravi sustained critical injuries and died, while James suffered severe burns but is stable.
Police have registered a case against the parish priest and office-bearers under relevant laws.
The incident violated the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Indian Explosives Act.
- Who
- Ravi (deceased), James (injured), parish priest Fr Biju Varkey, office-bearers Sabu Paul and Eldho C M
- What
- Firecracker explosion during church celebration
- When
- Sunday, January 4, 2024, at 8:30 AM
- Where
- St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Kadathy, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam district
- Why
- Ravi was handling explosives as part of a festive celebration
- Location
- St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Kadathy, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam district
- Time of Incident
- 8:30 AM
- Victims
- Ravi (deceased), James (injured)
- Injuries
- Ravi: critical injuries, James: severe burns
- Legal Action
- Case registered against parish priest and office-bearers
- Laws Violated
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Indian Explosives Act