
A joint inspection conducted by the police and revenue officials in the district on Wednesday revealed a large surplus stock of gunpowder at a unit in Muthalamada where firecrackers were being prepared for the Paramekkava Devaswam as part of the Thrissur Pooram festival.
The authorities issued a stop memorandum to the unit and ordered the management to send its workers away.
Published – 22 Apr 2026 18:59 IST





