KTR accused the Congress government of inhumane treatment of workers killed in the Sigachi blast, criticising the use of cardboard boxes to send bodies home. He compared Revanth Reddy’s handling to KCR’s dignified support for migrants during COVID-19.
A four-member expert committee visited the Sigachi Chemicals blast site in Sangareddy to investigate the cause of the explosion. The team spent three hours inspecting the premises, collected samples, and sought records from the company. A report is expected in a month
Overcome with grief, the father of a missing Sigachi blast victim smashed his head with a rock after being stopped from witnessing rescue operations. His son, S Justin, had died just three days after joining the job. Families remain desperate.
Families of untraceable Sigachi blast victims are seeking clarity on ex gratia eligibility, fearing denial of benefits due to lack of body recovery. With many losing sole breadwinners, they urged the government and Sigachi to ensure equal compensation.
A man collapsed at Dhruva Hospital in Patancheru while visiting his injured son-in-law, a victim of the Sigachi blast. The hospital charged Rs.70,000 for his treatment in 24 hours, prompting the family to seek government aid
Confusion continues over the death toll and identification of victims in the Sigachi factory blast. While 36 bodies were retrieved by Tuesday, only a few were identified. The process for DNA tests has begun, with blood samples being collected from relatives
Balapur police helped a grieving woman who lost her husband and was unable to send her children to school due to financial issues. The officers counselled her and arranged school admissions for both children, earning praise from villagers and officials
