Deadly Explosion at Indian Pharma Factory Spotlights Lax Safety Oversight

The devastating explosion and fire that erupted Monday at the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical factory in Telangana, India, has tragically claimed at least 36 lives and injured dozens more. As authorities continue clearing the rubble of the collapsed plant near Hyderabad, grim questions arise about industrial safety standards and regulatory enforcement in a sector integral to global health. The blast originated in the spray drying unit—a critical process for producing powdered drug ingredients—underscoring how industrial chemical hazards were not adequately contained. The state fire department recovered charred remains of 34 workers on-site while two others died from severe burns later in...