Cochin Shipyard blast toll rises to 5, Nitin Gadkari orders probe

Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday ordered an inquiry into the blast at Cochin Shipyard in Kerala in which five persons were killed.

The Minister, however, confirmed the death of four persons.

"Shocked by the unfortunate blast at Cochin Shipyard where



four people have died. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families," Gadkari tweeted.

"I have spoken to MD, Cochin Shipyard and asked him to provide all necessary medical support to (the) victims and to initiate immediate inquiry with the help of concerned agencies," he said.