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Several people, including a 13-year-old boy, were injured in the blast

A Helium tank exploded in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchy leaving one dead and several injured. This incident occurred at a busy Kotai Vasal market area in Tiruchy on Sunday evening. The incident was captured from different angles on the CCTV cameras.

Several people, including a 13-year-old boy, were injured in the blast. Also, in the video glasses of vehicles and shops can be seen shattered. The deceased was identified as Maattu Ravi.

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The Tiruchy police are on the lookout for the balloon vendor whose helium tank got exploded. The police have registered a case and further investigation is underway.

The victim, a male, was reportedly smoking right next to the helium tank, which led to the explosion, a Hindustan Times report said. The police have reportedly arrested the balloon seller, Nar Singh, and have charged him with "causing death by negligence".

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