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A year after the Sigachi blast, survivors continue to suffer psychological trauma, sleepless nights and financial hardship. They have demanded permanent employment and Rs one crore compensation, alleging that the company has stopped paying salaries and denied them further treatment

CITU leaders staged a protest in Sangareddy ahead of the first anniversary of the Sigachi blast, demanding immediate release of the promised Rs 1 crore compensation to victims' families. They also sought better treatment for injured workers and stricter industrial safety measures

Civil society organisations have urged the Telangana government to attach the properties of Sigachi Industries Limited under the Revenue Recovery Act to ensure compensation for victims of the Pashamylaram blast. They have also announced a protest at the blast site on June 30.

The BRS has continued to raise the issue of Sigachi blast victims, demanding compensation and action against those responsible. Former Minister Harish Rao and party leaders have supported victims' families and are planning a protest on June 30.

A year after the Sigachi Industries blast, injured workers like Rajesh Kumar Chowdary, Sushma and Divya continue to struggle with health issues, unemployment and financial hardships. They allege inadequate support from the management and demand Rs one crore compensation.

One year after the deadly Sigachi Industries blast in Sangareddy that claimed 54 lives, victims' families are still awaiting promised compensation and support. Workers who lost employment are also seeking rehabilitation, while activists and unions continue to demand accountability.

The Telangana People's Joint Action Committee (TPJAC), which has been supporting Sigachi blast victims for the past year, said it has pursued compensation, legal action and rehabilitation efforts. It will hold a round-table meeting on June 30 to press for justice.

A year after the Sigachi Industries blast claimed 54 lives, victims' families allege that compensation, medical assistance, educational support and employment assurances announced by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the company remain largely unfulfilled despite repeated representations to authorities.

Families of the Sigachi blast victims approached Sangareddy officials seeking death certificates, compensation and salaries for injured workers. JAC chairman Y Ashok Kumar said the families had been struggling for months to access benefits due to missing documentation

BRS MLAs in Sangareddy have questioned the delay in releasing the remaining ex-gratia promised to the kin of the Sigachi blast victims. They submitted a representation to district officials, demanding immediate payment of the full amount announced by the State and Centre.

The Telangana High Court criticised the State for the sluggish investigation into the Sigachi Industries explosion of June 30, 2025, which killed 54 people. Despite examining 237 witnesses, the police have yet to form an opinion on the offences or those responsible. The Court noted that regulatory officials and company employees had not been questioned.

A Technical Expert Committee probing the June 30 blast at Sigachi Industries in Pashamylaram has held the management responsible for gross safety violations. The 278-page report revealed that combustible MCC dust, untrained workers operating faulty machinery, and inadequate firefighting systems led to the explosion that killed 54 workers.

The Telangana High Court heard a PIL concerning the Sigachi factory explosion that killed 54 workers and injured 28. The petitioner urged the court to expedite the investigation and ensure compensation. The court directed the State to submit a detailed affidavit on the probe status and compensation disbursal, and issued notice to the factory’s top management.

Over two months after the Sigachi Industry blast in Sangareddy that claimed 54 lives, families of the victims allege that the promised compensation of Rs.1 crore remains unpaid. At a round table in Patancheru, activists and victims’ kin criticised the government and company management for their inaction and demanded increased compensation for the injured.

Following the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, the Telangana government has formed special teams to inspect 4,000+ high-risk industries. Factories must submit self-certification checklists, with older units prioritised for inspections. The two-month statewide drive starts immediately

BRS denied claims that party chief KCR performed a Chandi Yagam, calling the reports false. The party warned media outlets to remove the misinformation and urged them to verify any news about KCR with his office before publishing

BRS leader Errolla Srinivas criticised the Congress government over delays in relief for victims of the Sigachi Industries fire. He demanded Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for families of the deceased and Rs 50 lakh for the injured, while accusing the government of negligence

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Sigachi accident victims, demanding Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for each deceased worker and criminal action against the company. He warned of protests if compensation is not paid and justice delayed.

The officials have still not traced eight other employees, even 18 days after the accident occurred in Pashamylaram industrial area.

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.