In a horrific incident on Diwali, a man, and his seven-year-old son were killed on the spot as a scooter loaded with firecrackers exploded on Thursday in Puducherry.
The father, Kalainesan, and his son Pradeep were riding a two-wheeler with a bundle of firecrackers, which burst into flames. Both of them died on the spot. A CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media later.
Three others were also injured due to the explosion and were rushed to Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry for treatment.
