Malappuram Areekode: Several Injured in Firecracker Explosion During Football Match

During the Areekode Sevens football match, several people were injured due to the use of firecrackers. The exploded crackers fell towards those who were in the gallery. While attempting to escape, many people fell and got injured.

The crackers exploded in the middle of the ground, at a time when several people, including children, were in the gallery. Meanwhile, the police stated that permission for the use of firecrackers had not been granted.