An explosion at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant killed nine workers on Friday, drawing national attention and calls for accountability from political leaders.
Emergency crews recovered bodies from the blast site at the state-owned facility commonly known as Vizag Steel. Investigators said they were examining equipment failure and safety compliance.
Trade unions demanded a full inquiry into working conditions at the plant, which has faced previous incidents. Andhra Pradesh officials promised compensation for victims’ families.
The steel sector remains a major employer in the region, and the deaths prompted debate over industrial safety standards at large public-sector operations.
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https://m.thewire.in/article/politics/modi-and-his-ministers-celebrate-as-vizag-mourns-neet-aspirants-grapple-with-paper-leaks-and-cbse-fails