Bhubaneswar: Death toll in Kendrapara firecracker mishap rose to two as one more victim succumbed to the injuries.
A 28-year-old man, who had sustained burn injuries in the firecracker blast on November 23, succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital last night, as per reports.
The deceased has been identified as Pintu Khan. He was under treatment in the ICU. He belonged to Kendrapara.
Earlier, one Uday Bhoi had died during treatment.
Notably, over 30 people sustained burn injuries when firecrackers exploded at Balia Bazar under the Kendrapada Sadar police limits during the immersion ceremony of God Kartikeswar on November 23.
Kendrapara Sadar Police had arrested three members of a puja committee in connection with the case.