Amalapuram, Oct. 8 -- The death toll in the explosion which took place in a firecracker manufacturing unit at Komaripalem of Rayavaram mandal in Konaseema district has risen to seven, with one of the injured persons succumbing to injuries in hospital.
Police said the explosion took place when firecrackers were being manufactured at the Lakshmi Ganapathi Grant fireworks unit. Over 40 workers were working at the firecracker unit when the accident took place. Huge stocks of ingredients to make firecrackers, including explosive substances, were stocked in the unit, police said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. Mr.Modi also wished speedy recovery for...