Tragedy in Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy Seeks Answers After Deadly Factory Explosion

The bustling district of Sangareddy in Telangana was thrust into mourning following a catastrophic explosion at Sigachi Pharma Industries that claimed at least 34 lives. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the tragic site, pressing for an exhaustive investigation and urging officials to dig deep into the tragedy's root causes.

During a review meeting, Chief Minister Reddy instructed factory authorities to abandon assumptions, emphasizing the need for precise explanations for the calamitous event. He sought updates on the medical treatment of injured victims and queried on the division of skilled versus unskilled labor affected by the blast.

Reddy underscored the importance of turning this grave incident into a learning opportunity for industry and governmental bodies to avert similar disasters. He called for fresh inspections by new experts, and hinted at potential compliance breaches by the company. With rescue efforts ongoing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences and announced financial support for the victims' families through the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

(With inputs from agencies.)