Firecracker tragedy in Bengaluru burns alive 14 persons; CM Siddaramaiah condoles

Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS): Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his condolences for the tragedy at the firecracker shop- cum-godown which claimed 14 lives in Attibele on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

"I am deeply saddened by the incident of firecracker-cum-godown in Attibele which claimed 14 lives. I will visit the place of tragedy on Sunday and conduct an inspection. My condolences to the family of the deceased," Siddaramaiah said on Saturday.

The statement by Chief Minister's Office said: "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had received information about the incident from government officers. He will directly come to the spot where the tragedy had occurred from Mysuru. After collecting complete information and verifications, he will take the future course of action regarding the incident."