Bhubaneswar: Chhattisgarh Police has registered an FIR against Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the deadly explosion at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Sakti district that claimed 20 lives.
The incident occurred on April 14 at the plant in Singhitarai village, where a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine reportedly burst, leading to a massive explosion. Several workers suffered severe burn injuries, with 16 persons currently reported injured.
According to Sakti Superintendent of Police Prafull Thakur, the case has been registered at Dabhra police station under Sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 289 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery), and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine responsibility and examine possible lapses in safety protocols at the facility.
The development follows the tragic incident that has raised serious concerns over industrial safety standards and compliance in high-risk facilities.
-OdishaAge
