17 killed, 36 injured in Andhra Pradesh pharma blast; NGT investigates compliance and compensation.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken action over a reactor blast at a pharma unit in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli, where 17 people died and 36 were injured. The explosion at Escientia Advanced Sciences Private Limited was due to a solvent leakage. The NGT will investigate if the unit complied with environmental norms and if compensation has been paid to victims. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has announced compensation for the victims and promised measures to prevent future incidents.

August 26, 2024
26 Articles