Temple Tragedy: Fire Accident Leads to Arrests

Three individuals have been arrested following a fire accident at a temple in Neeleswaram. The incident, involving illegal firecrackers during a Theyyam performance, resulted in injuries to 154 people. Among the arrested are temple committee members and the person responsible for setting off the fireworks.

In a significant development, three individuals have been arrested following a devastating fire accident at a temple in Neeleswaram, police confirmed on Tuesday.

The suspects, identified as Rajesh P, Bharathan, and Chandrashekharan, include members of the temple committee. Bharathan and Chandrashekharan served as secretary and president, respectively.

The incident occurred during a Theyyam performance late Monday night when firecrackers, allegedly set off by Rajesh, exploded, injuring 154 people, with eight sustaining serious injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)