Overview

• A fire-triggered blast at the Sigachi Pharma chemical plant in Sangareddy district on June 30 killed at least eight workers and injured dozens.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh for each next of kin and ₹50,000 for injured survivors from the PMNRF.
• The Prime Minister’s Office shared details of the compensation on X, offering condolences and wishing the injured a swift recovery.
• National Disaster Response Force teams have joined local authorities at the site to continue rescue and recovery operations.
• An official investigation into the explosion’s cause is underway while injured workers remain under hospital care.