A massive explosion at an illegal firecracker godown in Deesa, Banaskantha, killed 21 people, including four children, with most victims buried under debris. The accident, caused by unauthorized storage and manufacturing of firecrackers, led to the arrest of warehouse operators Khoobchand Thakkar and his son Deepak. Authorities are taking strict legal actions.
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