48-year-old man killed in accidentA 48-year-old man was killed after his car, with gelatin sticks, exploded near Marale Gavi Mutt in Kanakapura on Monday evening. The police said that he was driving the car when the explosion took place and in the impact his body was torn apart and was found a few metres away from the car. Initial probe revealed that Mahesh was taking the gelatin sticks to the crushing site, reportedly belonging to the Marale Gavi Mutt where a lot of labourers were working. The Sathanur police rushed to the spot and have initiated investigation to ascertain the reason behind Mahesh carrying gelatin sticks in the car without precautionary measure. This February, six people were killed while trying to dispose of gelatin sticks at a stone quarry site in Hirenagavalli village in Chickballapur district.

Source: The Hindu August 16, 2021 19:07 UTC