Anakapalli mishap: PM Modi condoles deaths, announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia to kin of deceased

ANI April 13, 2025 182 views

A tragic factory explosion in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, claimed 8 lives and left several injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow and announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for each deceased worker's family. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident. Local authorities are providing medical support and assistance to the affected families.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a factory mishap in Anakapalli district" - PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, April 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in an explosion in a factory in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.

Key Points

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Factory explosion in Kotavuratla area killed 8 workers

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PM announces ex gratia from National Relief Fund

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Chandrababu Naidu orders detailed investigation

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Incident occurred in Anakapalli district firecracker unit

According to the Prime Minister's office, PM Modi was "deeply saddened" by the loss of lives in a factory mishap in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh.

The Prime Minister also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of the deceased.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a factory mishap in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected," PMO mentioned in a post on X.

"An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," he added.

https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/1911403783663571240

Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered a detailed investigation after workers died in an explosion in Andhra Pradesh.

The incident occurred on Sunday at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Kotavuratla area of the Anakapalli district.

Following the incident, Naidu spoke to the District Collector, SP and Home Minister Anita about the incident and instructed officials to submit a detailed report.

In a post on X, CM Naidu said, "I spoke to the District Collector, SP and Home Minister Smt Anita about the incident and ordered that better medical services be provided to those injured in the accident. I enquired about the number of workers present in the factory at the time of the accident and their current condition. We will support the affected families. I urge them to be brave. I have ordered officials to conduct an investigation into the incident and submit a report."

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire accident.

He has also urged the state government to extend full support to the victims and their families.

Meanwhile, the death toll has increased to 8 in the explosion.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Such a tragic incident 😢 My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones. The compensation is a good gesture but we need stricter safety regulations in these factories.
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Priya M.
Why do we always wait for accidents to happen before checking safety measures? These workers deserve better protection while doing such dangerous jobs.
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Sanjay T.
At least the response from both state and central government has been prompt. Hope the injured recover soon and the families get all the support they need.
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Ananya R.
While the compensation is appreciated, Rs 2 lakh seems inadequate for a life lost. The government should consider increasing these amounts to match current living costs.
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Vikram S.
Prayers for the victims and their families 🙏 Hope the investigation reveals the root cause and prevents such tragedies in future. Safety should never be compromised for profits.
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Meena P.
The real test will be in how quickly and effectively the compensation reaches the families. Often there's a big gap between announcement and actual disbursement.

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