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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
NHRC seeks report on pharma plant gas leak
Visakhapatnam: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report stating that two employees died and another person was hospitalised after inhaling poisonous gas during their night shift at an effluent waste treatment plant of a pharmaceutical company in Anakapalli district on June 11. According to reports, the workers collapsed after inhaling the poisonous gas, which is suspected to have been released during the waste treatment process. The commission has determined that the news report, if accurate, raises grave concerns over possible violations of the victims' human rights. Notices have been served to AP chief secretary and Anakapalli superintendent of police (SP), seeking a detailed report on the incident within two weeks. It may be recalled that Parimi Chandrasekhar (32), assistant manager in safety wing of the pharma company, a native of Telangana, and Saragadam Kumar (25), shift safety officer and a native of Munagapaka in Anakapalli district, lost their lives, while 37-year-old Naidu Bhansali (helper), from Odisha, was hospitalised following suspected inhalation of poisonous fumes at Sai Sreyas Pharmaceutical Private Limited, located within Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City at Parawada in Anakapalli district on June 11. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Si vous voulez passer du temps sur votre ordinateur, ce jeu de stratégie est un must en 2025. Forge Of Empires Jouer Undo You Can Also Check: Vijayawada AQI | Weather in Vijayawada | Bank Holidays in Vijayawada | Public Holidays in Vijayawada The factories department is ascertaining the cause of the accident. Authorities suspect that the three men inhaled hydrogen sulphide (H2S), a colourless toxic substance, which was allegedly released from the effluent treatment plant as they were checking the levels within the facility. The report is expected to cover the current status of the injured & compensation provided to him and to kin of the deceased
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Two die, one critical after a gas leak at Pharma City
Anakapalli: In a tragic accident that took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharmacy, Parawada in Anakapalli, two died and one is said to be in critical condition following a gas leak at Sai Sreyas Pharmaceuticals Private Limited. At the time of incident three employees became unconscious after inhaling the gas. The deceased were identified as Parimi Chandrasekhar, safety manager from Telangana, and Saragadam Kumar, safety officer from Munagapaka. Meanwhile, another worker Baidu Baisal, a helper from Odisha, is undergoing treatment in the hospital. The bodies of the deceased were shifted to King George Hospital mortuary. Expressing shock over the incident, BJP state president Daggubati Purandeswari enquired about the health condition of the worker undergoing treatment. She called for a safety audit in industries so that recurrence of such accidents could be avoided. The BJP state president appealed to the state government to provide quality treatment to the victim. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha contacted district collector Vijaya Krishnan and enquired about the cause of the accident. The Home Minister assured that the government will extend support to the victims' families. Visiting the victim families, former minister Gudivada Amarnath expressed concern over recurring industrial accidents at the Pharma City. 'In a series of accidents held in the recent past, many lives were lost. The government should take steps to carry out safety audits at frequent intervals so that employees' lives will be saved at least in future,' he commented, adding that the management and government should take the responsibility of extending all possible support to the victims' families. Meanwhile, trade union leaders alleged that the management failed in following safety standards and demanded a compensation of Rs.1 crore for the families of the deceased.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Two die, one in critical condition after a gas leak at Pharma City, Parawada
Anakapalli: In a tragic accident that took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharmacy, Parawada in Anakapalli, two died and one is said to be in critical condition following a gas leak at Sai Sreyas Pharmaceuticals Private Limited. At the time of incident three employees became unconscious after inhaling the gas. The deceased were identified as Parimi Chandrasekhar, safety manager from Telangana, and Saragadam Kumar, safety officer from Munagapaka. Meanwhile, another worker Baidu Baisal, a helper from Odisha, is undergoing treatment in the hospital. The bodies of the deceased were shifted to King George Hospital mortuary. Meanwhile, trade union leaders alleged that the management failed in following safety standards and demanded a compensation of Rs.1 crore for the families of the deceased. (eom)
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Toxic gas leak at Visakhapatnam pharma unit; two dead, one critical in chemical exposure
VISAKHAPATNAM: Two persons died and one more is in critical condition after inhaling toxic fumes at a private pharmaceutical company in the early hours of Thursday. The incident took place at Sai Sreyam Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd, located in Parawada Pharma City, Anakapalle district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to reports, the victims — Parimi Chandrasekhar (safety manager), Saragadam Kumar (safety officer), and Baidu Baisal were exposed to the toxic gas while handling chemicals at the company's treatment plant. They were reportedly examining the levels of waste chemicals when the leak occurred. Chandrasekhar and Kumar died on the spot, while Baisal is undergoing treatment and remains in critical condition. In response to the incident, trade union leaders and activists have demanded a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the deceased workers' families. They have also called for a comprehensive
