Visakhapatnam gas leak an accident, all protocols followed at chemical plant; says Andhra Pradesh DGP Goutam Sawang
Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Goutam Sawang on Thursday (May 7) mentioned that Visakhapatnam fuel leak incident, which has claimed lives of eight individuals and left over 1,000 hospitalised, is an accident. DGP Sawang added that every one security protocols have been adopted on the chemical plant owned by LG Polymers and probe has been launched to search out the rationale behind this tragedy. He additionally knowledgeable the media that forensic groups are additionally being despatched to RR Venkatapuram village the place the chemical plant is positioned.
“Right now gas has been neutralised. One of the antidote is drinking a lot of water. Around 800 were shifted to hospital, many have been discharged. Investigation will be carried out to see how this happened,” mentioned DGP Sawang.
Earlier on Thursday, Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister MG Reddy had mentioned that lockdown process was initiated instantly after the leakage of fuel within the plant. “After gas leakage was reported in the factory, lockdown procedure was initiated immediately. Local admin was informed. Gas was neutralized to harmless liquid form. But, little gas escaped factory premises and affected people in nearby areas,” he mentioned.
Reddy mentioned that the corporate managing the operations on the chemical plant should take chargeable for the incident and the federal government will search rationalization from them. “Company managing this has to be responsible for #VizagGasLeak mishap. They’ll have to come & explain us exactly what all protocols were followed, and what all were not followed. Accordingly, criminal action will be taken against them,” he added.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has left for Visakhapatnam to investigate concerning the incident. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, district officers have been directed by CM Reddy to take each potential step to save lots of lives and produce the scenario beneath management.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally additionally referred to as a gathering of National Disaster Management Authority officers at his residence at 11 AM to carry discussions over the incident which has left over 100 in criticial situation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh additionally attended the assembly.
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