A devastating reactor blast at a pharmaceutical company located within the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Atchutapuram, Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, has claimed the lives of 17 individuals, with 33 others sustaining injuries. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the region, prompting expressions of grief and condolences from high-ranking officials.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have both expressed their deepest sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in the blast. Prime Minister Modi, recognizing the immense suffering of the bereaved families, has announced ex-gratia payments to be provided to the next of kin of the deceased.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast and are working to provide medical assistance to the injured. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety protocols within the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the need for thorough investigations and robust safety measures to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
