Kerala temple fire

The only way to ensure that lessons are learnt from the heart-rending tragedy is to conduct a quick and impartial investigation and bring the guilty to book

What was clearly preventable has turned into a heartbreaking reality. A massive explosion sparked by fireworks have killed at least 110 while injuring another 200 more inside a temple in India’s southern region of Kerala on last Sunday. An investigation has been ordered as officials said permits for the display had been refused after safety fears. If official permission for display had been refused then how did it take place? Moreover, according to the Kerala Chief Minister, there was no permission to store fireworks within the temple premises. If that’s true, why wasn’t the storage of fireworks disallowed? These particular loopholes within the affected temple’s administration need be addressed the earliest while identifying and punishing the culprits. Though losses of those lives are irretrievable, our sympathies are with the bereaved families. We wish early recovery to all injured people too.
Accidents can happen any time anywhere. Above all, in the case of handling flammable materials the highest degree of precautionary methods should be adopted. Display of fireworks is not illegal anywhere across the world and its practice in times of major festivals is also not new. But we fail to understand how could the display occur despite authority’s   refusals and why safety regulations were so grossly violated?
At the time of explosion the Kollam temple was packed with worshippers in order to pay tribute to the goddess Bhadrakali and it’s a known fact that given its past records the fireworks display in honour of the goddess have been recorded extremely competitive within the region of Kerala state. Known the facts in advance, the state’s law enforcement agencies should have strictly monitored and safeguarded the temple premise beforehand. It’s a clear mark of not only negligence in duties but also failing to prioritise them. Against the backdrop of huge violations in law we expect the Kerala’s concerned authorities to carry a swift in-depth investigation. Thus, deter the recurrence of the same catastrophe.         
Finally, we too have to draw lessons from the Kollam temple tragic incident and implement preventive measures to counter unanticipated accidents during the times of our major festivities. With the Bengali New Year barely 72 hours away we call on our law enforcers to put strict measures into action; restrict the usage of fireworks while banning to store them near public places. Prohibit its manufacturing with lethal components, and at the same time introduce new stringent laws in this regard. We must be prompt before delay causes us unimaginable
sufferings.

Kerala temple fire

The only way to ensure that lessons are learnt from the heart-rending tragedy is to conduct a quick and impartial investigation and bring the guilty to book

What was clearly preventable has turned into a heartbreaking reality. A massive explosion sparked by fireworks have killed at least 110 while injuring another 200 more inside a temple in Indias southern region of Kerala on last Sunday. An investigation has been ordered as officials said permits for the display had been refused after safety fears. If official permission for display had been refused then how did it take place? Moreover, according to the Kerala Chief Minister, there was no permission to store fireworks within the temple premises. If thats true, why wasnt the storage of fireworks disallowed? These particular loopholes within the affected temples administration need be addressed the earliest while identifying and punishing the culprits. Though losses of those lives are irretrievable, our sympathies are with the bereaved families. We wish early recovery to all injured people too. Accidents can happen any time anywhere. Above all, in the case of handling flammable materials the highest degree of precautionary methods should be adopted. Display of fireworks is not illegal anywhere across the world and its practice in times of major festivals is also not new. But we fail to understand how could the display occur despite authoritys refusals and why safety regulations were so grossly violated? At the time of explosion the Kollam temple was packed with worshippers in order to pay tribute to the goddess Bhadrakali and its a known fact that given its past records the fireworks display in honour of the goddess have been recorded extremely competitive within the region of Kerala state. Known the facts in advance, the states law enforcement agencies should have strictly monitored and safeguarded the temple premise beforehand. Its a clear mark of not only negligence in duties but also failing to prioritise them. Against the backdrop of huge violations in law we expect the Keralas concerned authorities to carry a swift in-depth investigation. Thus, deter the recurrence of the same catastrophe. Finally, we too have to draw lessons from the Kollam temple tragic incident and implement preventive measures to counter unanticipated accidents during the times of our major festivities. With the Bengali New Year barely 72 hours away we call on our law enforcers to put strict measures into action; restrict the usage of fireworks while banning to store them near public places. Prohibit its manufacturing with lethal components, and at the same time introduce new stringent laws in this regard. We must be prompt before delay causes us unimaginable sufferings.