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Fatal Blast at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Claims Eight Lives

A catastrophic leak of 150 tonnes of molten steel at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited facility in Visakhapatnam killed eight workers and left six others in critical condition. The June 8 accident in the Steel Melting Shop sent extreme temperatures through the workspace, triggering an immediate investigation into the industrial failure.

Fatal Blast at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Claims Eight Lives

The National Human Rights Commission has stepped in, citing a grave violation of safety standards and worker protections. Officials have issued a formal notice to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary, demanding a full account of the incident, the current medical status of the survivors, and a concrete framework for victim compensation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the affected families, announcing financial aid through the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. The government will distribute 2 lakh rupees to the kin of each deceased employee and 50,000 rupees to each of the injured, providing necessary support as the facility faces intense scrutiny over its safety protocols.

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