Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Man Dies After Detonating Explosives in Kottayam
A man named Reji, who was 58 years old, died in Kottayam, India.
Police believe he set off explosives near his house.
They think he might have been lying on top of them when they went off.
The police said that Reji had been involved in well-digging, and that's likely where he got the explosives.
Reji was upset about his health.
Family and neighbors were alarmed by the loud explosion and rushed to the scene after they heard the noise.
A 58-year-old man died after allegedly detonating explosives near his home in Kottayam, Kerala.
The deceased was identified as Reji, a local resident.
Police suspect Reji ignited the explosives and lay on top of them.
Reji was involved in well-digging, potentially giving him access to explosives.
The man was reportedly upset due to his health condition.
- Who
- Reji, a 58-year-old local resident.
- What
- A 58-year-old man died after detonating explosives.
- When
- Wednesday, August 13th.
- Where
- Manarcaud in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India.
- Why
- The man was reportedly upset over his health condition.
- Deceased
- Reji
- Age
- 58
- Location
- Manarcaud, Kottayam district, Kerala
- Cause of Death
- Allegedly detonating explosives
- Possible access to explosives
- Well-digging work