'Explosions' heard in Kerala village, 280 shifted
October 30, 2024 08:57
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More than 280 people were moved to safety after they reported hearing 'explosion-like' sounds accompanied by tremors in the Anakkallu area in Malappuram, police said on Wednesday.
The 287 people from 85 families were shifted to a school building late Tuesday night, they added.
The first sound was reportedly heard at 9.15 pm, followed by two more -- at 10.15 pm and 10.45 pm -- along with mild tremors.
The sounds were reportedly heard within a two-km radius, causing panic among the local residents, police said.
Police, revenue officials, and local representatives reached the spot after hearing about the incident and arranged safe shelter for the families, a police officer told PTI.
The villagers began returning to their houses on Wednesday morning, he said. -- PTI
The 287 people from 85 families were shifted to a school building late Tuesday night, they added.
The first sound was reportedly heard at 9.15 pm, followed by two more -- at 10.15 pm and 10.45 pm -- along with mild tremors.
The sounds were reportedly heard within a two-km radius, causing panic among the local residents, police said.
Police, revenue officials, and local representatives reached the spot after hearing about the incident and arranged safe shelter for the families, a police officer told PTI.
The villagers began returning to their houses on Wednesday morning, he said. -- PTI
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