The death toll in the devastating explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Telangana’s Sangareddy district has surged to 34, as rescue teams recover more bodies from the debris. The tragedy occurred at the plant operated by SB Organics Limited, located in the industrial area of Kistareddypet, and has left the state in mourning.
The massive explosion was triggered by a suspected chemical reaction during solvent processing in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were rushed to the site and have since been working continuously to control the blaze and recover victims trapped under the rubble.
According to officials, many of the deceased were daily-wage laborers working the night shift. Several injured individuals are currently receiving treatment in local hospitals, with a few in critical condition. Witnesses described the explosion as “earth-shattering,” with a blast radius that shook nearby buildings and caused panic among residents.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and announced compensation of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh for the injured. A high-level inquiry has been ordered to determine lapses in safety measures and accountability for the incident.
This marks one of the deadliest industrial accidents in Telangana’s recent history, sparking concerns over the enforcement of safety protocols in chemical manufacturing units. Activists and opposition leaders have called for a comprehensive audit of hazardous industries across the state.
