Sivakasi fire: Human rights panel seeks report from TN govt

September 08, 2012 14:38

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government and sought a report on the explosion in the Sivakasi fireworks factory that killed 38 people.

"Notice has been sent to chief secretary, government of Tamil Nadu, calling for a report within four weeks on the Sivakasi fireworks explosion that took place September 5," said the commission.

The explosion killed over 38 people and injured more than 50.

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