Victims of the Sigachi Industries blast and their families met Sangareddy officials seeking immediate compensation. They demanded Rs one crore aid and exclusion of statutory benefits from it, warning of continued protests if their demands are not met
The aftermath of the Sigachi Industries blast in Sangareddy continues to haunt victims and their families. Migrant worker Rajesh Kumar Chowdary, bedridden and unable to work, struggles to support his five daughters after the management stopped salary payments despite earlier promises
In the aftermath of a deadly explosion at a Sigachi Industries plant in Hyderabad that killed 54 people, NGO Scientists for People has escalated its advocacy by writing to key government officials in Gujarat and the Union Government.
Retired scientist Kalapala Babu Rao has filed a PIL in the High Court seeking a SIT probe into the Sigachi Industries blast in Pashamylaram, alleging safety lapses and workforce discrepancies, and demanding quick compensation for victims’ families
On June 30, a massive explosion took place at Sigachi’s factory in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad, claiming multiple lives and causing significant damage to the facility
In the case of married victims, Rs.7.5 lakh each was given to the mother and the wife. For unmarried victims, the full Rs.15 lakh was handed over to the parents.
MD Arif, who was undergoing treatment at Panacea Hospital in Beeramguda, died on Tuesday morning. Another victim, Akhilesh, who was admitted to Dhruva Hospital, also succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
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.
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
