A massive explosion occurs at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, killing 16 people and injuring six others

New Delhi: A huge explosion engulfs a firecracker factory in Delhi tamil naduSixteen people were killed and six injured in the Virudhunagar attack in Kattanarpatti district on Sunday, news agency ANI reported.The incident has been confirmed by the fire and rescue department.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin responded to the tragedy and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.He wrote onI have requested the Honorable KKSSR Ramachandran and Minister Thangam Thennarasu to rush to the scene immediately to expedite and supervise the rescue operations and provide comfort to the affected families. “He also directed local authorities to provide immediate assistance on the ground.