The construction site where Narendra worked was barely 100 metres from the firecracker unit. Searching for survivorsWhen he heard the blast, Narendra ran to the spot. Andhra Pradesh has 488 licensed firecracker units, many of which have sought relaxation of safety norms. It suggested zoning reforms to enforce a mandatory 500-m buffer between firecracker units and residential areas. Do I return to a firecracker unit,” she asks.

Source: The Hindu March 06, 2026 21:26 UTC