Vellore cracker unit owner arrested after second worker dies from injuries

A second worker has died from injuries sustained in a firecracker unit incident in Vellore, prompting the arrest of the unit owner. The district collector provided ₹4 lakh ex-gratia from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to the deceased's family. The incident highlights recurring safety lapses in India's firecracker industry, though details on the cause and timeline remain unclear.

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