A massive fire broke out at Neutral Chemicals Limited in Gaddapotharam, Sangareddy, on Friday afternoon, forcing workers to flee as attempts to douse the flames failed. Fire tenders were deployed to prevent the blaze from spreading to neighbouring industries.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi registered a sweeping victory in the Gaddapotharam municipality, winning 15 of the 18 wards, while the ruling Congress secured two wards. An Independent won one ward. Elections to the civic bodies were held on February 11.