Bomb Blast in Thalassery, One Killed

Kannur: An elderly man died in a bomb blast in Eranjali. Velayudhan (75), a native of Eranjali Kudathalam, died. The explosion occurred when he went to collect coconuts.

The incident happened this afternoon. The accident occurred when Velayudhan went to the field near the house to collect coconuts. While trying to open the bomb, which was found in the yard, it exploded.

He was rushed to the hospital but could not save his life. The initial conclusion is that the accident occurred when it was opened without knowing that it was a bomb.