Disposal of confiscated explosives by police in a quarry near Pollachi led to damages in nearby houses, causing protests by affected villagers demanding compensation.
Coimbatore: The disposal of seized explosives by the police turned into a chaotic scene near Pollachi, where a series of blasts unexpectedly caused extensive damage to nearby residential areas. The incident occurred at a private quarry in Balamanoor village following a court order for the disposal of these explosives, previously hidden in gardens across the Kotur and Anaimalai regions and seized by local authorities.
During the process, a massive explosion ruptured the structure’s windows and doors at the quarry office, while also causing significant damage to walls and roofs of houses within a half-kilometer radius. Outraged by the damage, the villagers of Balamanoor stormed the quarry, leading to a protest outside the Anaimalai Police Station.
Inspector Kumar, who was at the scene, tried to calm the crowd by stating that the event was accidental, promising compensation for the damaged homes. "We followed the court's orders to safely dispose of the explosives. It was an accident, unfortunate but unforeseen," explained Inspector Kumar. He assured that regardless of the cost, affected houses would be compensated by gathering details from the homeowners.
Realizing the severity of the damages, villagers engaged in a heated exchange with the police, expressing their frustration and demanding immediate redress. They left the scene reluctantly, still concerned and in discussions about further actions to ensure proper recompense.
During the process, a massive explosion ruptured the structure’s windows and doors at the quarry office, while also causing significant damage to walls and roofs of houses within a half-kilometer radius. Outraged by the damage, the villagers of Balamanoor stormed the quarry, leading to a protest outside the Anaimalai Police Station.
Inspector Kumar, who was at the scene, tried to calm the crowd by stating that the event was accidental, promising compensation for the damaged homes. "We followed the court's orders to safely dispose of the explosives. It was an accident, unfortunate but unforeseen," explained Inspector Kumar. He assured that regardless of the cost, affected houses would be compensated by gathering details from the homeowners.
Realizing the severity of the damages, villagers engaged in a heated exchange with the police, expressing their frustration and demanding immediate redress. They left the scene reluctantly, still concerned and in discussions about further actions to ensure proper recompense.