Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Telangana HC Criticizes Agencies Over Sigachi Factory Blast
The Telangana High Court is very upset with the agencies that were supposed to check the Sigachi factory.
There was a big explosion on June 30 that killed 54 people.
The court thinks these agencies didn't do their job properly and asked many questions about who is responsible.
They also appointed a special helper to assist in the case.
The court wants to know if the investigators are facing any pressure and directed the state to provide details about the missing people.
The next hearing is on December 30.
Telangana High Court criticized regulatory agencies for negligence in the Sigachi factory blast.
The court appointed Dominic Fernandes as amicus curiae to assist in the case.
The explosion on June 30 resulted in 54 deaths and eight missing persons.
The court questioned the frequency and effectiveness of factory inspections.
The next hearing is scheduled for December 30, with directions to provide details on compensation and missing persons.
- Who
- Telangana High Court, Sigachi Industries Ltd, regulatory agencies
- What
- Criticism of regulatory agencies for negligence in the Sigachi factory blast
- When
- June 30 (incident), December 30 (next hearing)
- Where
- Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, Telangana
- Why
- To investigate the negligence and enforcement lapses leading to the factory blast
- Date of Incident
- June 30
- Location
- Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district
- Death Toll
- 54
- Company Involved
- Sigachi Industries Ltd
- Court Appointment
- Dominic Fernandes as amicus curiae
- Next Hearing Date
- December 30
- Last Inspection
- December 2024
