The number of deaths in the Puri Cracker Explosion has risen to 13.

Puri: Today, two more victims of the May 29 Puri cracker explosion passed away, bringing the total number of fatalities from the tragic event to 13.

Notably, earlier in the day, two individuals had passed away from their wounds.

According to the Health & FW Department, two more people perished in the terrible Puri fire catastrophe, according to the State government’s Office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), bringing the total number of fatalities to thirteen (13).

It also stated that the Collector of Puri has taken action to provide the next of kins of deceased persons with ex-gratia assistance in the amount of Rs. 4.00 lakh apiece.