Sigachi Industries denies reactor explosion in Hyderabad
A tragic explosion and fire hit Sigachi Industries's pharma factory near Hyderabad on Monday, leaving at least 42 workers dead and over 30 injured.
The blast happened in the spray dryer unit, where raw materials are processed for medicines.
The force of the explosion partly collapsed the building, making rescue efforts tough.
Modi announces ₹2 lakh for each bereaved family
Out of 108 people present during the accident, many victims were badly burned—so DNA testing is being used to identify them.
Sigachi Industries has paused operations for about three months and is offering ₹1 crore compensation to each victim's family, plus medical support for those hurt.
Telangana's government has set up a special committee to investigate what went wrong.
Prime Minister Modi also announced an extra ₹2 lakh for each bereaved family.