Daijiworld Media Network – Beltangady (MS)
Beltangady, Jan 29: Police arrested Syed Basheer, the owner of the firecracker godown where a massive blast occurred on Sunday, resulting in three labourers being blown to pieces. It has been reported that Basheer was on the run following the incident and has now been taken into custody in Sullia. He is currently being interrogated at an undisclosed location.
A first information report (FIR) has been filed at the Venoor police station based on a complaint filed by Shanti, a resident of Kudthyaru, Kukkedi village.
According to the details provided in the FIR, Basheer was manufacturing explosives with three individuals of Kerala origin and six from Hassan without taking necessary precautions. This lack of caution led to the explosion, causing the immediate death of two individuals, whose bodies were blown into pieces at the scene. A third person succumbed to injuries while being transported to the Beltangady government hospital.
The Venoor police station has registered a case in this regard. Western Range DIG Amit Singh and SP C B Ryshyanth visited the site to inspect the surroundings.