Overview

• Rescue operations have concluded with 36 confirmed fatalities and DNA profiling under way to identify victims whose remains were badly charred
• Sigachi Industries has halted production at its Pashamylaram facility for 90 days, citing full insurance coverage and pledging support to the affected families
• Police registered an FIR against the plant’s management under Sections 105, 110 and 117 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for culpable homicide and grievous hurt
• A five-member committee led by the chief secretary has been appointed to probe technical and managerial failures, including outdated machinery and missing safety systems
• Telangana authorities and the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund have promised ex-gratia payments of up to ₹1 crore to each deceased worker’s family and assistance for the injured