India News : The death toll in the massive factory explosion that occurred on Monday at a pharmaceutical plant in the Pashamylaram industrial area of Sangareddy district has now climbed to 34. According to the police, 31 bodies have been pulled out from the rubble, while three others died during medical treatment at the hospital. Rescue and search operations are still underway.
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Sangareddy SP (Superintendent of Police) informed the media that several bodies were discovered trapped beneath the debris as teams continued to clear the site. Around 90 workers were present in the Sigachi Industries unit at the time of the blast. Many more are feared trapped or missing.
Telangana Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha confirmed that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will visit the accident site on Tuesday. The CM has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and directed all officials to take every possible step to rescue trapped workers and ensure advanced medical treatment for the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed condolences and announced ex gratia payments from the PM’s National Relief Fund — ₹2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 each to the injured.
Meanwhile, the management of Sigachi Industries issued a statement expressing deep grief over the loss of lives. They stated that the unit was fully insured and that they would provide all necessary support and compensation to the affected families.
The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation. State Disaster Response and Fire Services Director General has indicated that the blast may have originated from the plant’s drying unit, while a senior Inspector General of Police stated that it was likely a reactor explosion. Officials have assured a thorough investigation to determine the actual reason behind the accident.
This devastating incident has once again raised concerns over industrial safety standards and the need for stricter monitoring of hazardous units. Authorities are under pressure to ensure accountability and prevent such tragedies in the future.
