<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>A blast at Sigachi Industries in Hyderabad on June 30 resulted in 44 deaths, 8 missing, and 33 injured, marking a devastating accident in the pharmaceutical industry.</li><li>Accidents in the pharma sector have been frequent in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with reports suggesting the Sigachi incident could be one of the worst in a century.</li><li>The mishap has initiated investigations and safety measures by the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments to prevent such tragedies in the future.</li><li>Efforts are being made to enhance safety protocols, conduct inspections, and engage experts in the field, emphasizing the need for stringent implementation to avert accidents in the pharmaceutical industry nationwide.</li></ul>

Sigachi’s lessons: A red line on safety for pharma manufacturing units

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