Pashamylaram, Telangana – July 1, 2025:
Nearly a full day after a catastrophic explosion rocked Sigachi Industries Pvt. Ltd., a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit nestled in the Pashamylaram industrial zone near Hyderabad, rescue operations remain in full swing. Authorities are relentlessly scouring the site and adjoining areas in search of 12 individuals who have yet to be accounted for.
According to Swamy Goud, an officer associated with the Sangareddy district police, “The condition of the site is severely damaged, and despite continuous search operations, there’s still no sign of the 12 missing persons. We are combing through the wreckage and surrounding terrain. This could take many more hours.”
The overnight rainfall added further challenges to the already demanding rescue efforts, soaking debris and hampering visibility for emergency teams.
Given the intense nature of the blaze and the condition of the human remains, forensic teams commenced DNA sample collection late Monday evening to aid in victim identification. “We’ve initiated DNA testing procedures for about 20 deceased individuals. The process is ongoing, and once positive identifications are made through matches with relatives, the bodies will be handed over for last rites and transportation to their home states,” stated Dr. Reddy, a senior hospital official involved in the post-mortem operations.
As per official figures, a total of 143 workers were present in the facility when the explosion occurred. The death toll has now risen to 37. However, only four of the deceased have been officially identified so far—Jagan Mohan, Ram Singh, Shashi Bhushan Kumar, and Lagnajith. The remaining 29 bodies suffered extensive burns and require DNA confirmation before their identities can be determined.
Rescue teams have been able to trace and secure 57 individuals alive and safe. Another 34 survivors, however, are undergoing treatment at multiple hospitals across the region. Among those currently receiving medical care are both administrative and factory floor personnel including Rizawana, Sushma, B. Hena Sunadar, G. Yashwanth, P. Ablilash, P. Rajshaker Reddy, Abishak Kumar, and M. Diva. Several factory workers such as Chandan Kumar Naik, Arjun Kumar, Dev Chand Kumar, and Kamlesh Mukya have also been hospitalized.
Emergency response teams, forensic experts, and disaster relief personnel have been deployed round-the-clock since the blast, navigating hazardous conditions in an attempt to retrieve victims and locate the missing.
Outside hospitals and the disaster site, scenes of anguish continue to unfold as distraught families wait for news of their loved ones. Many are demanding swift justice and accountability from the authorities. Responding to public grief and outrage, the Telangana State Government has assured full compensation for victims’ families and announced a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion.
For now, sorrow and uncertainty linger heavily over the industrial township of Pashamylaram as rescue workers toil amid debris and ashes—hoping for closure, answers, and healing in the wake of one of the most tragic industrial disasters in recent memory.
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