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India Gazette
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Should be no such accident in future": G Kishan Reddy on calls for high-level committee after Sangareddy factory blast kills 34
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], July 2 (ANI): Following the Sigachi Pharma chemical factory explosion in Telangana's Sangareddy district that claimed 34 lives, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has called for the formation of a high-level committee to prevent such incidents in the future. Reddy said that after receiving information about the blast, the Prime Minister's Office immediately responded by coordinating with the Home Ministry and ordering the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to extend all necessary assistance. '... The PM's office immediately spoke with the Home Ministry and ordered the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) to extend whatever help it needs... There are many such factories in the city of Hyderabad related to pharma and other industries of different sectors... For such industries, a high-level committee should be formed where various teams should visit. There should be no such accident in the future, and measures should be taken for relief to prevent accidents,' Reddy told ANI. Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao called the incident 'very serious' and demanded a thorough investigation into the cause. 'This is a very serious and gruesome factory accident. Such incidents must not be repeated. The BJP demands that the Inspector of Factories and other responsible departments conduct inspections of all industries in the area. There must be a full inquiry to determine whether the negligence was on the part of the management, the factory inspector, or the inspector of boilers,' Rao said. The death toll in the Sigachi Pharma explosion rose to 34, with over a dozen workers injured in the incident that occurred on Monday in the Pasamailaram Phase 1 area of Sangareddy district. Earlier, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha visited a hospital in Patancheru on Tuesday and met with some of the injured victims. She alleged that the explosion happened due to negligence by the state government and demanded compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of the deceased.(ANI)
Times of Oman
a day 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.
India.com
a day ago
- Politics
- India.com
Telangana Fire: Death Toll Rises To 34 In Sigachi Factory Blast, Rescue Underway
The death rose to 34 in a devastating explosion at Sigachi Industries Pvt Ltd, a chemical manufacturing unit located in Pashamylaram, Telangana, on Monday morning, according to ANI. The blast occurred around 9:30 am on Monday and triggered a large fire and caused the industrial structure to collapse, trapping multiple workers under the debris. Fire department officials confirmed that five bodies have been recovered from the rubble so far, while efforts continue to locate any survivors. Over a dozen workers were injured in an explosion at a chemical factory in the Pasamailaram Phase 1 area of Telangana's Sangareddy district, according to officials. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolence over the loss of lives in the explosion at the Sigachi Pharma chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district. The PMO also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the family of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Union Minister and Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy offered full support to the State government in the relief operations following the blast at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy, which killed at least 34 people and injured many. "NDRF, Police and other agencies are engaged in relief financial assistance of Rs 2 lakhs each will be given to families of the deceased persons and Rs 50,000 to the injured," Kishan Reddy told reporters here."The BJP never does politics on such issues. We will fully cooperate in relief state government should take all steps to prevent such accidents," Reddy said, ANI reported. Rescue operations are still underway.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Deeply saddened": President Murmu expresses grief over Telangana Chemical factory blast
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed grief over the fire accident at Sigachi Pharma chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district that killed at least 12 people and injured several others. 'Deeply saddened by the tragic fire accident at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana, which claimed several lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,' Murmu said in a post on X. Earlier today, Director General of the Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services, Y Nagi Reddy, stated that rescue officials are currently unsure of the number of people trapped under the debris following the blast at the Sigachi Pharma Company in Sangareddy. He added that, according to industrial experts, the blast occurred during the air handling and drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. 'Today, at around 9.48 am, there was a blast in the drying unit at Sigachi Pharma Company. The explosion led to a fire. A total of 12 people have died and 35 are injured in the incident,' Nagi Reddy told reporters after visiting the accident site. 'As per industrial experts, the incident happened during the air handling/drying of Microcrystalline cellulose. We are currently unsure of the number of people under the debris,' he added. Rescue operations, including those by NDRF, are currently underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the explosion, and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister's Office wrote, 'Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi.' (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Telangana: BJP's NV Subhash demands probe into Sangareddy Chemical factory blast
Telangana (Hyderabad) [India], June 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson NV Subhash on Monday demanded a probe into the blast at the Sigachi Pharma chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district, which killed eight people and left 26 others injured. The incident, which occurred in the Pasamailaram Phase 1 area between 8:15 am and 9:35 am, triggered a massive rescue operation. Officials stated that approximately 150 workers were on shift at the time, with nearly 90 present in the blast-affected area. Speaking to ANI, NV Subhash urged the government to verify whether the factory had obtained all the necessary licenses and safety clearances. 'Around eight people have lost their lives in this mishap... The BJP extends condolences to the family members of the persons who have lost their lives. We immediately asked our party workers and leaders to go and extend all possible help so that the damage could be controlled,' Subhash said. 'We also demand a thorough inquiry into whether this company had all the mandatory licenses... If any lapse is found, then we request the authorities to take immediate action against the management of the company,' he added. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the explosion at the Sigachi Pharma chemical factory. The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) wrote, 'Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi.' V Satyanaryana, Inspector General, Multi Zone II, said the fire was brought under control with the help of 10 fire engines and specialised rescue teams, including the NDRF and SDF. He further added that six people died on the spot, while two succumbed to injuries during treatment at Chanda Nagar. 'A total of eight deaths, 26 injuries, and 2 or 3 people are in critical condition. Government officials are providing all necessary medical facilities. Firefighting efforts are still ongoing, and the rescue operation continues,' he said. Former Telangana Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader T Harish Rao, who visited the site, claimed that 50-60 individuals may still be trapped inside the facility. 'So far, eight people have lost their lives, and 26 others have been admitted to the hospital. Approximately 50-60 people are still inside the factory, and we have yet to locate them. The rescue operation is underway,' T Harish Rao told ANI. He added, 'We have demanded that the government provide Rs 1 crore to the family members of the deceased and Rs 50 lakh to the injured. The injured should be shifted to the Corporate Hospital immediately. Strict actions should be taken immediately. Skilled workers are not working here, and that is why such incidents are taking place...' (ANI)
