The bodies of six workers who died of burns in the boiler explosion at a tyre-melting unit in the city were cremated today in the presence of their relatives who had arrived from West Bengal. The workers, who had suffered 100 percent burns in the explosion, died at the Government Hospital.

The relatives, numbering 14, hailing from Alipurdar district, arrived in Coimbatore. Amidst tight security, they were given the bodies after post mortem. The relatives were not allowed to speak to the press.

Meanwhile, CITU has demanded compensation of Rs.10 lakhs each to the nearest kin of the deceased and also take action against the erring officials who had allegedly granted permission to the unit, without proper safety measures.