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Forty-Two Confirmed Dead in Sigachi Industries Plant Blast

Telangana’s chief minister departs for New Delhi to seek federal backing for new safety measures following the blast

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Overview

  • Two additional injured workers died on July 6, bringing the confirmed fatalities from the June 30 explosion to 42.
  • Eight workers remain unaccounted for and 18 continue to undergo treatment in hospitals.
  • Rescue teams have recovered 30 pieces of human remains with 22 bodies identified via DNA testing and returned to families.
  • Sigachi Industries has pledged ₹1 crore compensation for each deceased’s family and will cover all medical expenses for the injured.
  • Authorities have registered an FIR against the plant’s management over potential safety violations and ordered increased industrial inspections across Telangana.