Reactor blast in Telangana: 12 killed after fire breaks out in Pashamylaram; PM Modi announces ex gratia | India News

Fire broke out following a reactor explosion at Sigachi Chemical Industry – PTI Image

NEW DELHI: At least 12 people were killed and left 34 people injured after a devastating reactor explosion at Sigachi Industries Pvt Ltd in Telangana’s Pashamylaram on Monday morning.Earlier, Inspector General of Police V Satyanarayana confirmed to PTI: “Six bodies have been recovered from the accident site and two people died while undergoing treatment in a hospital. As many as 26 people were injured, out of which two to three people are seriously injured.”According to factory sources, approximately 150 people were present in the facility, with 90 individuals near the blast site. The explosion occurred between 9.28 am and 9.35 am, prompting immediate response from local police and fire services.Ten fire engines were deployed, alongside NDRF and SDRF personnel for rescue operations. While the fire was contained, authorities worked to rescue about 10 workers trapped inside a room. The exact number of workers present during the incident remained unclear, as the record keeper was believed to be among the deceased.Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced compensation through ‘X’: Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the deceased’s families and Rs 50,000 for the injured.Chief minister A Revanth Reddy instructed officials to ensure advanced medical care for the injured and assist in rescue operations.Sigachi Industries Limited specialises in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Intermediates, Excipients, vitamin-mineral blends, and Operations and Management services. The company has not yet issued any statement regarding the incident.