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Vijay Announces Rs 4 Lakh Aid for Firecracker Blast Victims
A very sad thing happened in a town called Sivakasi in India, where firecrackers are made.
Two men who worked at a firecracker factory got hurt in a big explosion and sadly passed away.
One man was 41 years old and the other was 66 years old.
The leader of the state, whose name is C Joseph Vijay, felt very sad about what happened.
He decided to give money to help the families of the two men.
The money, 4 lakh rupees, which is a very large amount, will come from a special fund that helps people in emergencies.
He also told his office to give the money right away, without waiting.
This kind of help is meant to support families when they lose a loved one in an accident.
People in the area are sad, and the state is helping the families through this difficult time.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced Rs 4 lakh assistance from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund for the families of two men killed in a fireworks unit explosion.
The blast occurred on Thursday at a privately owned fireworks unit in Sivakasi taluk, Virudhunagar district.
Balamurugan (41), a resident working at the unit, suffered severe injuries and died at Sivakasi Government Hospital.
Ahmed Ibrahim (66) of Tirunelveli Pettai suffered severe injuries and died while being taken to Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital.
The CM expressed grief, conveyed condolences to the bereaved families, and ordered the immediate disbursement of the relief.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay; victims Balamurugan (41) and Ahmed Ibrahim (66)
- What
- A fireworks unit explosion killed two workers, prompting Rs 4 lakh relief for their families from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund
- Where
- A privately owned fireworks unit in Sivakasi taluk, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu
- When
- Thursday (exact date not specified in the article)
- Why
- To support the families of the two workers who died in the blast
Key facts
- Relief Amount
- Rs 4 lakh
- Relief Source
- Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund
- Incident
- Explosion at a privately owned fireworks unit
- Location
- Sivakasi taluk, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu
- Day of Incident
- Thursday
- Victim 1
- Balamurugan (41), treated at Sivakasi Government Hospital
- Victim 2
- Ahmed Ibrahim (66) of Tirunelveli Pettai
- Announced By
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay









