Sigachi CEO Arrested in Telangana Factory Blast; Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody
📅 December 30, 2025
✍️ Editor: Sudhir Choudhary, The Vagabond News
The managing director and chief executive officer of Sigachi Industries, Amit Raj Sinha, has been arrested in connection with the deadly factory blast at the company’s Telangana unit and remanded to 14-day judicial custody, according to police and court records .
The arrest marks a major development in the investigation into one of the deadliest industrial accidents in the state’s recent history. The blast occurred at Sigachi’s manufacturing facility in the Pashamylaram Industrial Area, killing 46 workers, while several others were injured and some initially reported missing, officials said .
What Happened at the Sigachi Plant
According to investigators, the explosion took place on June 30, 2025, during routine operations at the pharmaceutical excipients plant. Preliminary findings indicate that a mechanical failure triggered a powerful blast, leading to extensive structural damage and trapping workers inside the facility.
Rescue operations continued for hours as emergency teams combed through debris. Many victims succumbed to burn injuries and trauma, making the incident one of the most catastrophic industrial accidents in Telangana in recent years .
Inspections conducted by the factories department and forensic experts reportedly found serious violations of safety norms, including lapses in equipment maintenance and failure to adhere to mandated operational protocols.
Arrest and Court Proceedings
Police arrested Amit Raj Sinha after questioning senior management and reviewing internal compliance documents. He was produced before a local court, which remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody to allow investigators to examine safety audit reports, internal correspondence, and decision-making at the management level .
Investigators are probing whether statutory safety warnings were ignored and whether systemic negligence contributed to the scale of the disaster.
“This is not being treated as an unavoidable accident,” a senior police officer said, adding that accountability is being examined “from the shop floor to the boardroom.”
Compensation and Government Response
The Telangana government informed the court that it has provided ₹42 lakh compensation to the families of each of the 46 deceased workers, with additional relief extended to families of workers initially reported missing through labour welfare mechanisms .
State officials have also ordered a statewide review of safety compliance at similar pharmaceutical and chemical units, warning that further legal action will follow if violations are found.
Company Statement and Worker Reaction
Sigachi Industries said it is cooperating with authorities and has initiated an internal review of safety systems across its facilities. The company expressed condolences to the families of the victims but declined to comment directly on the arrest, citing the ongoing investigation.
Labour unions and worker-rights groups welcomed the arrest, calling it a rare instance of top-level corporate accountability in industrial disasters.
“For years, workers have paid the price for negligence,” a union leader said. “This case shows that responsibility does not stop with supervisors.”
Wider Implications
The case has reignited a national debate on industrial safety enforcement, particularly in high-risk sectors such as pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Experts argue that penalties for safety violations are often insufficient to deter negligence, allowing risks to accumulate until disaster strikes.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and did not rule out additional arrests based on further evidence.
For now, the Sigachi factory blast stands as a grim reminder of the human cost of safety failures—and a test case for whether India’s regulatory system can deliver justice beyond symbolic action.
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