8 Killed in dynamite blast in Karnatak’s Hunasodu village; PM Modi condoles loss of lives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed condolences over the loss of lives in Shivamogga dynamite blast in which eight people have been killed.
January 22, 2021 08:50
New Delhi: At least eight people have died in a dynamite blast at a railway crusher site in Karnataka’s Hunasodu village.
Pained by the loss of lives in Shivamogga. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying that the injured recover soon. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to the affected: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2021
Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa informed that teams have been sent immediately for the necessary rescue operation.
I am in contact with the senior officials since last night, he said.
At least eight people were killed in a dynamite blast in Hunasodu village on Thursday evening, said Shivamogga District Collector KB Shivakumar.
The loud blast that occurred around 10.20 pm last night, resulted in mild tremors in and around Shivamogga.
Karnataka: Police and officials inspect the site in Hunasodu village of Shivamogga district where a blast occurred last night. Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra is also present at the spot.
CM BS Yediyurappa has ordered a high-level probe into the incident. https://t.co/tti4vzsakY pic.twitter.com/GyBVJ22bzr
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2021
