A toxic gas leak mixed with hydrochloric acid (HCL) at Tagore Pharma Company in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of one worker and left nine others hospitalized.
District Fire Officer P. Nageswarao confirmed the fatal incident, stating, “One person died after inhaling toxic gas that leaked at Tagore Pharma in Paravada, in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. Nine others were transferred to the hospital and were treated following the gas leak incident.”
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed concern over the tragedy. He urged the government to ensure quality medical care for the injured and to extend support to the bereaved family of the deceased.
Anakapalli district Collector Vijaya Krishnan, along with former Andhra Pradesh Minister and YSRCP leader Gudivada Amarnath, visited the victims undergoing treatment in the hospital.
Speaking on the frequency of such incidents, Gudivada Amarnath called for stricter enforcement of safety norms and increased monitoring of industrial facilities.
“These incidents have been happening very frequently. I appeal to the government that they should take this very seriously and stringent action should be taken against the companies. I don’t find any of the ministers coming and visiting the spots or consoling the patients in hospitals. This is not a political issue: this is an incident that has taken place due to the company. The norms followed by the company should be strictly monitored by the State Government. The State government’s role is to make safety audits every 3-6 months…” said Gudivada Amarnath.