BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government for failing to fully disburse the promised Rs 1 crore compensation to families of Sigachi industrial fire victims. He alleged discrepancies in payments and demanded immediate release of pending amounts.
Telangana High Court pulled up the State for failing to explain regulatory responsibilities concerning Sigachi Industries, where a fatal industrial accident occurred. The Bench sought clarity on compliance obligations, compensation details and agency roles, and posted the case to December 30.
The death toll in the Sigachi Industries accident rose to 45 after 23-year-old employee Tarak died in hospital. Eight employees remain untraced, while 13 others are still receiving treatment. Rescue and medical efforts are ongoing.
Officials have sent second blood samples of relatives of eight missing workers in the Sigachi Industries blast to CFSL after initial DNA tests failed. Nearly 100 body parts are being matched as search operations continue at the Sangareddy accident site.
The Sigachi Chloro Chemicals blast toll rose to 40 after Mun Mun Chowdary, a critically injured worker, died during treatment. Twenty-two injured persons are still in hospitals, while nine remain untraced. Two unidentified bodies remain in the Patancheru mortuary
The blood samples from affected 14 families and the mutilated body parts recovered from the blast site were sent to Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL) for DNA testing.
Confusion deepened over the Sigachi mishap after contradictory statements from the Company Secretary and Vice-Chairman. While one denied a reactor explosion, the other hinted at sabotage and admitted uncertainty, exposing lack of coordination within the company’s top management
