Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Sigachi CEO Arrested in Deadly Fire Case
The CEO of a company called Sigachi Industries was arrested because a big fire happened in their factory.
The fire killed 54 workers and hurt 33 others.
The police think the CEO and the company didn't follow safety rules, which caused the fire.
The police are still investigating to find out who is responsible.
The CEO has been sent to jail while the investigation continues.
The company has put someone else in charge temporarily.
The company has also promised to pay money to the families of the workers who died.
The company says they are taking steps to make sure everything runs smoothly, but the authorities say the company didn't have good safety measures.
Sigachi Industries CEO Amit Raj Sinha was arrested and sent to judicial remand.
The arrest follows a deadly fire at the company's Pashamailaram unit on June 30, 2025.
The fire resulted in the deaths of 54 workers and injuries to 33 others due to alleged negligence.
Initial investigations point to significant lapses in industrial safety measures.
Authorities have filed a criminal case against the management for safety violations, including culpable homicide and grievous hurt.
- Who
- Amit Raj Sinha, CEO of Sigachi Industries
- What
- Arrested for negligence in a factory fire
- When
- June 30, 2025 (incident), subsequent arrest and remand
- Where
- Pashamailaram industrial area, Sangareddy
- Why
- Alleged negligence and safety lapses leading to the fire
Company's Stance
Authorities' Stance
Safety Measures
Company's Stance
The company claims it has taken necessary measures to ensure operational continuity and safety.
Authorities' Stance
Authorities allege significant lapses in industrial safety measures.
- CEO Arrested
- Amit Raj Sinha
- Company
- Sigachi Industries
- Location
- Pashamailaram industrial area, Sangareddy
- Date of Incident
- June 30, 2025
- Fatalities
- 54 workers
- Injuries
- 33 workers
- Cause
- Alleged negligence and safety lapses
- Status
- Under investigation
- Interim Oversight
- Lijo Stephen Chacko, Deputy Group CEO
- Legal Charges
- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder, attempt to commit culpable homicide, voluntarily causing grievous hurt
- Compensation
- Rs 1 crore to each deceased worker's family
Sources
Sigachi Industries CEO Arrested in Pashamailaram Fire Tragedy Case
Sigachi Industries MD & CEO remanded in probe into Hyderabad unit fire; company puts interim oversight in place
Telangana: Six months after inferno at Sigachi unit killed 54, company CEO arrested
Sigachi CEO held, remanded
Telangana plant explosion: Sigachi Industries CEO held
Telangana plant explosion: Sigachi Industries CEO held
Telangana plant explosion: Sigachi Industries CEO held