
One killed in blast at illegal firework manufacturing unit in Kannur
KANNUR [Maha Media]: One person died after a powerful explosion brought down an entire house, where explosives were allegedly being stored for preparing fireworks, at Kannapuram in this north Kerala district early Saturday morning, police said.
The deceased has been identified as K Mohammad Asham of Challad here, who was inside the house when the explosion occurred.
Police have registered a case against Anoop Malik, who had taken the house on rent. Asham was a distant relative of Malik, who is currently absconding, police said.