At least 17 people are feared dead in a firecracker factory explosion in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, as Chief Minister M. K. Stalin expressed grief and ordered an immediate response
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, has led to the deaths of at least 17 people. In the aftermath of the blast, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin ordered ministers to rush to the site.
Expressing grief over the loss of lives in the accident at the firecracker factory, President Droupadi Murmu stated, “The loss of lives in a tragic accident at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, is deeply distressing. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.”
The loss of lives in a tragic accident at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu is deeply distressing. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 19, 2026
Chief Minister M.k. Stalin also expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives and said in a social media post, “The tragic news of the deaths of several people in the firecracker factory explosion that occurred in Kattanapatti, Virudhunagar district, causes immense sorrow. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.”
“I have requested the esteemed ministers K. K. S. S. R. Ramachandran and Thangam Thennarasu to rush to the scene immediately to expedite and oversee the rescue operations and offer solace to the affected families.”
விருதுநகர் மாவட்டம் கட்டனார்பட்டியில் ஏற்பட்ட பட்டாசு ஆலை வெடி விபத்தில் பலர் உயிரிழந்துள்ள துயரச் செய்தி மிகுந்த வேதனையளிக்கிறது. உயிரிழந்தோரின் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்கள்.
மீட்புப் பணிகளை விரைவுபடுத்திக் கண்காணிக்கவும், பாதிக்கப்பட்ட குடும்பங்களுக்கு ஆறுதல்…
— M.K.Stalin – தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) April 19, 2026
CM M. K. Stalin also said that he spoke to the District Collector and instructed officials to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided. He added, “Upon learning of this, I have contacted the District Collector and instructed them to coordinate all necessary assistance.
VIDEO | Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu: Several feared dead in a firecracker factory blast near Kattanarpatti. pic.twitter.com/FLJBiukUtG
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 19, 2026
First Published:
April 19, 2026, 17:59 IST
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