Daijiworld Media Network – Puttur

Puttur, Apr 19: Seven persons who were witnessing the grand fireworks display at the Puttur Jathra festival on the night of Friday, April 17, sustained burn injuries after sparks from the display flew into the crowd. The injured have been admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru for treatment.

The injured have been identified as Sumanth Shetty, Bharath, Kaushik, Soumya, Deepak, Yashwanth, and Mohan. All the victims hail from Kundapur and had visited the festival together as a group of friends. Officials stated that all the injured are currently out of danger and are recovering.

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According to a complaint filed by Sumanth Shetty, the mishap occurred due to the negligence of the fireworks handlers and the temple management committee. The complainant alleged that the organizers failed to implement necessary safety measures or maintain an adequate distance between the display area and the devotees during the high-intensity fireworks show.

Based on the complaint, a case has been registered at the Puttur city police station. The police are investigating the safety protocols followed during the event and whether the required permissions for the display were in compliance with safety norms.