Telangana Govt presses Sigachi Pharma for ₹1 Cr compensation per deceased; Probe Underway

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Hyderabad (Telangana), July 03, 2025 (ANI): Telangana Minister Gaddam Vivek, speaking with ANI, reacted to the Sigachi Pharma company blast, said that a special committee has been formed to investigate the cause of the blast and further action will be taken based on the committee's report.Still the operation is underway to find out the missing workers at accident site.Telangana Minister Gaddam Vivek Venkatswamy said, "10 people are missing, out of which a few have been identified. We will get the final figure of how many people died by the end of the day today. The government has already formed a committee to find out the reason and the culprits behind this. We will shortly receive an interim report, which will enable us to take the necessary action. Till then, we are not in a position to make a decision. Meanwhile, we have ensured that the government puts pressure on the company to announce a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the deceased. We have also told them to pay Rs 10 lakh each to the injured and Rs 5 lakh each to those who suffered minor injuries. Our CM has announced Rs 1 lakh each for people who need to be transported out with their families and Rs 50,000 each for the injured so that they can meet their immediate needs..."

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00:00Actually, almost the number which was there, they are coming to a close decision.

00:11Only 10 people are missing. Out of them, few are identified.

00:16Let us wait. By the end of the day, today, we will get the final figure of how many people have died.

00:22And the government has already instituted a committee to find out what is the main reason and who are the culprits in this.

00:31So, we will shortly get an interim report.

00:35We have told them, although we have given them one month's time, we are asking them to give an interim report as what is the reason,

00:42so that we can take necessary action.

00:45Until the interim report comes, we are not in a position to take decisions.

00:50In the meanwhile, we have insured, government has put pressure on the company

00:55and asked them to announce one crore benefit to the kith and kin of the persons who have expired in this incident.

01:05The total figure is around more than 38.

01:10So, we will know the correct figures by the end of the day.

01:13We have also told that 10 lakhs should be paid to people who are injured and another 5 lakhs to people who have got minor injuries.

01:24So, the rescue of, I mean, rehabilitation of people.

01:28RCM has already announced that 1 lakhs should be given to the people who have to be transported out for their families

01:38and 50,000 to the people who are injured so that the immediate needs are taken care of.

01:45So, government has proactively acted and trying to see that as much of help is given to the workers who are affected by this blast.

01:58Sir, still some workers are missing whatever day?

02:03I told you only 10 are missing as on yesterday night.

02:07The rest of them are identified.

02:10I think 5 workers, families are in touch.

02:145 people with families are not in touch.

02:18So, I think we will get a clarity by end of the day.

02:22What is the correct number?

02:24Sir, are you going to take action against the company owners?

02:27As I just told you, we are waiting for the interim report.

02:30As soon as the interim report comes, definitely appropriate action will be taken.

02:36Ok, thank you.

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