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Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
India: 34 killed in Telangana chemical factory blast: CM Reddy visits site, seeks detailed report
Sangareddy: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday visited Sigachi Pharma Industries in Sangareddy district, where at least 34 people were killed and several others sustained injuries in a deadly explosion a day ago. The Chief Minister held a review meeting and directed officials to submit a detailed investigation report into the cause of the blast. While interacting with factory authorities, Chief Minister Reddy asked, "Don't conclude with assumption or general opinion. I need specific reasons for this accident. Only then can we address what happened here today." The Chief Minister also enquired about the treatment status and hospital expenses of the injured victims. He said, "How many people are unskilled and skilled labour? Have you segregated the number of skilled and unskilled workers who died after the blast?" Revanth Reddy emphasised that such incidents should serve as a learning point for both the government and industry stakeholders. "We need to focus on what instructions we must give to avoid similar problems in other industries like this. There are two things we need from this: first, a detailed report, and second, accountability," he further said. He directed the officials not to rely on earlier inspections or reports and insisted on fresh evaluations by new experts. The Chief Minister also referred to possible compliance lapses by the industry and called for a review of past notices and penalties. So far, 34 people have lost their lives in the explosion and rescue operations continued at the site of the blast. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the explosion. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured has been announced from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
At least 39 dead as chemical reactor explodes at drug factory reducing building to rubble in India
AT LEAST 39 people have died after a chemical reactor exploded inside a drug factory in India. Dozens are still missing after the horror blast sparked an inferno at the building and left workers trapped inside. 2 2 The chemical factory, used by Sigachi Industries, sat in the Pashamylaram industrial estate in Telangana's Sangareddy district. Police in Telangana said more than 140 people were working in the plant at the time of the blast with more than 60 directly impacted. Seventeen workers are still unaccounted for as officials fear they may be trapped under the charred debris. A massive rescue team was deployed to extinguish the flames and try to move the rubble with excavators seen at the factory this morning. GV Narayana Rao, director of the fire response team, confirmed the factory had completely collapsed due to the explosion. He said: "We are still clearing the debris and once we are all done with the clearing, only then we will be able to assess if any other body is still remaining under the debris or if it is all clear." Terrified plant worker Chandan Gound, 32, added: "I came out [of the plant] to use the restroom and heard a loud blast. "It sounded like a bomb blast. I came out and saw fire. A part of the fire also spread towards me. I jumped the wall and escaped. "Many of them [working inside] managed to escape, but a large number were trapped and could not come out." Investigations are still ongoing into what caused the explosion. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has now told officials across the state to conduct thorough inspections into all chemical companies. .
Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Al Bawaba
Death toll in India's chemical factory blast jumps to 35
Published July 1st, 2025 - 07:09 GMT ALBAWABA - Indian officials revealed that at least 35 people died from a powerful explosion that hit an Indian chemical factory. Officials added that rescue operations continued for a second day Tuesday to find survivors following the deadly blast that occurred in Sangareddy in India's southern Telangana state on Monday. State Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the site on Tuesday, which turned into a pile of twisted metal in the wreckage due to the explosion. A committee was designed to probe the reason behind the blast. 🇮🇳EXPLOSION AT INDIAN PHARMA PLANT KILLS 18, DOZENS INJUREDA massive fire at a chemical reactor in Andhra Pradesh killed at least 18 workers and injured 40 more - some critically. The blast ripped through a pharma plant producing active drug ingredients, with officials blaming… — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 30, 2025 AFP reported, citing a government official, who asked not to be named, that "at least 35 people" had been killed. "Searches at the site are still going on," the official said. Industrial disasters are common in India, with experts blaming poor planning and lax enforcement of safety rules. "The incident has unfortunately resulted in the loss of human life," factory owner Sigachi Industries, said in a statement. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Times of Oman
India: 8 people killed, 26 injured after explosion at chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy
Sangareddy (Telangana): At least 8 people were killed and 26 injured following the explosion at a chemical factory in Pasamailaram Phase 1 area of Telangana's Sangareddy district on Monday, as the rescue operation is in progress, a police official said. V Satyanaryana, Inspector General, Multi Zone II, said, "There was a blast at Sigachi Pharma, a chemical production factory in Pasamailaram. The incident occurred around 8:15-9:35 am, and the police were informed within 10 minutes. We reached the spot within 20 minutes. NDRF, SDF, and other rescue teams, along with 10 fire engines, arrived at the scene. So far, six dead bodies have been found, and two people died while undergoing treatment at Chanda Nagar. A total of 8 deaths, 26 injuries, and 2 or 3 in serious condition. Government officials are providing all necessary medical facilities to them. There were 150 members in the shift, with 90 working in the blast area. Eight people have died, and 26 are injured. Firefighting efforts are still ongoing, and the rescue operation is in progress. We will provide further details later." Earlier, BJP MLA Payal Shankar demanded an investigation into the incident. Payal Shankar said, "The state government should provide good treatment to the injured. How did it happen? Who is accountable for it? Were the safety protocols followed? If such a blast occurs in a crowded place, then there are chances of more losses. There should be an investigation of the incident." Minister Damodar Raja Narsimha also visited the spot. Over a dozen workers sustained injuries in an explosion at a chemical factory in the Pasamailaram Phase 1 area, said officials. Soon after receiving the information about the incident, 11 fire tenders rushed to the spot and are engaged in firefighting operations. "The incident took place at Sigachi Pharma Company, Pasamailaram Phase 1. Eleven fire tenders have reached the site. Nearly 15-20 people have been injured. Further details awaited," said Telangana Fire Officials. Meanwhile, the administration is carrying out a rescue operation, and till now, they have not recovered any bodies from the site. Speaking to ANI, the Superintendent of Police of Sangareddy, Paritosh Pankaj, said, "Till now we haven't recovered any bodies, rescue operation is going on, we will update in some time."
