NHRC orders probe into pharma factory fire in Andhra, Health News, ET HealthWorld

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NHRC orders probe into pharma factory ***** in Andhra, Health News, ET HealthWorld

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New Delhi: The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of an ********** that ******* at least 17 workers and injured several others at a private industrial unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district and directed the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. A major ***** and ********** ripped through a pharma unit on Wednesday. The damage could have been worse but fewer workers were in the plant when the accident occurred due to it being lunchtime.

The ****** toll is expected to rise as search operations continue.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in a statement on Friday expressed deep concern over the apparent violation of safety norms that led to the incident.

The commission has issued notices to the Andhra Pradesh chief secretary and the director general of police, directing them to conduct a thorough investigation in the matter.

The probe is expected to examine if the industrial unit adhered to all safety regulations and legal requirements and whether there was any negligence on the part of the authorities responsible for supervising the facility.

The NHRC has mandated that a detailed report be submitted within two weeks. The report should include the status of the FIR filed in connection with the incident, the treatment being provided to the injured and the disbursement of compensation to the kin of those ******* or injured.

The commission has also sought information on any relief and rehabilitation efforts undertaken for the victims and the action taken against officials found responsible.

The ********** sparked widespread concern, with State Disaster Response Force teams continuing its search for survivors. The cause of the ********** ******** unclear and the authorities ***** that more bodies may be trapped under the rubble.

• Published On Aug 23, 2024 at 04:08 PM IST

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