"This is a very big negligence of the government": Congress leader Pramod Tiwari

New Delhi: 154 people were injured and 8 were admitted to hospital after a fireworks accident that took place during a festival celebration in Veerarkavu Temple in Kerala's Kasargod. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday said that it was a very sad incident and the government could have taken care of it.
Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said "This is a very big negligence of the government. It is a very sad incident. I pray for the speedy recovery of the people. they should have taken care of this when they knew something like this could occur."
Earlier today, the Kasargod MP Rajmohan Unnithan told ANI, "Shocking news came from Nileshwaram in Kasargod district last night. About 154 people have been injured and admitted to different hospitals. This Theyyam festival is a custom of the people of North Malabar. Every family is conducting the Theyyam... The Theyyam starts from this Veerarkavu Temple. This is the start of this year's Theyyam."
The incident took place at around 12.30 am during the annual Kaliyattam festival at the Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple. Injured have been admitted to various hospitals.
"By the grace of God, only 150 people were injured in this incident. The police were not vigilant about this festival," Kasargod MP Rajmohan Unnithan said.
The injured are under treatment in different hospitals in Kasargod and adjoining districts.
A case has been registered against eight temple committee members under non-bailable sections for conducting the fireworks without a permission and violating guidelines. As per the FIR filed, the careless display led to the fire in the fireworks.
Further details awaited.