Hyderabad: A massive explosion at Sigachi Industries’ pharmaceutical plant in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, Telangana has claimed the lives of at least 35 workers, with officials warning that the number may rise further as rescue operations continue.
The blast, which occurred in the Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) drying unit, has been described as the worst industrial disaster in Telangana in recent years.
The explosion, suspected to have been triggered by a chemical reaction, tore through the plant with such force that a three-storey building collapsed.
34 workers were reported injured, 11 of whom are in critical condition. Among the deceased and injured are mostly migrant workers from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha, highlighting the human cost of industrial safety lapses.
Hon’ble Chief Minister @revanth_anumula garu expressed his deepest condolences and prayers for the loved ones and families of those who lost their lives in today’s tragic accident at a chemical factory in #Pashamylaram, Sangareddy District.
The Chief Minister has instructed the… pic.twitter.com/syfODgbjJL
— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) June 30, 2025
Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), local police, and revenue authorities are tirelessly combing through the wreckage in search of survivors or remains.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is scheduled to visit the accident site on Tuesday to oversee the ongoing rescue and relief operations. State Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha has been closely monitoring the medical response.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. He announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed, and ₹50,000 for the injured, from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 30, 2025
Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G. Kishan Reddy assured the state government of full support in its relief efforts, calling for swift action to aid the victims and investigate the causes of the explosion.
Sigachi Industries Limited, a prominent pharmaceutical company involved in manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), intermediates, excipients, vitamin-mineral blends, and O&M services, is now under intense scrutiny. The company’s operations and safety protocols are likely to be investigated thoroughly in the wake of the disaster.
