Six dead as gelatin sticks explode in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur; PM Modi expresses grief India Updated: Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 10:09 [IST] Bengaluru, Feb 23: As many as six people lost their lives after a bunch of gelatin sticks exploded on Tuesday. The blast occurred in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka. One person has reportedly sustained injuries. According to reports, the explosion happened when they were trying to dispose of the gelatin sticks that were used for quarrying. The deceased and the person injured had kept the gelatin sticks illegally. Fearing police raids, they were trying to dispose of the gelatin sticks when they exploded. Six of them died, while one has sustained injuries.