On April 27, Tamil Nadu police arrested Easwari, the owner of the firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, in connection with an explosion that occurred on April 19, claiming the lives of 23 individuals. Easwari, who also served as the former Panchayat President, had been absconding prior to her arrest in Coimbatore. The explosion not only resulted in fatalities but also injured 13 personnel during a subsequent blast while rescue operations were underway. Families of the victims are demanding ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) in compensation for each deceased family member, leading to protests and a road blockade. As of April 20, post-mortem examinations of the victims were ongoing at the Government Hospital and Medical College in Virudhunagar district. The Vachakarapatti police are actively investigating the incident.