Telangana Sigachi Factory Blast: 40 staffers killed, 33 were injured

File picture: Rescue personnel inspect the debris of the gutted pharmaceutical unit of Sigachi Industries, in Sangareddy, in Telangana state.
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MOHD ARIF

Sigachi Industries on Wednesday said 40 employees had lost their lives and over 33 were injured in Monday’s mishap at its plant in Pashmylaram here.

“Since the time of the accident, we have been coordinating the emergency response, family support and extending cooperation with the investigation and compliance efforts,” the company said in a statement.

The company has announced ex-gratia compensation of ₹1-crore to the families of the deceased, while those injured would receive full medical and rehabilitation support, the company said.

“As we await the results of the investigation, we would like to clarify that the accident was not caused by a reactor explosion at the plant, as mentioned in sections of the media. We will continue to send updates as we receive information from the investigations,” it said.

The plant operations will remain temporarily suspended for approximately 90 days.

Published on July 2, 2025