Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and ordered an in-depth probe into the catastrophic explosion at a Kakinada fireworks unit. Located in Vetalapalem under Samarlakota mandal, the Surya Fireworks facility suffered a tremendous blast, injuring numerous workers who were actively engaged in production.
Receiving updates mid-tour in Vizianagaram, Naidu held virtual meetings with key officials, stressing transparency in the inquiry. He mourned the human cost, assuring affected families of unwavering state support. Instructions flew out for ministers to visit the blast site, monitor rehabilitation, and expedite medical evacuations.
Preliminary findings point to explosive materials igniting unexpectedly, but Naidu demanded forensic analysis to pinpoint negligence. He called for immediate compensation, counseling services, and long-term welfare schemes for survivors. ‘No worker’s life should be risked for business,’ he declared firmly.
The state’s machinery kicked into high gear: hospitals on alert, relief funds allocated, and safety experts summoned. This incident exposes gaps in enforcement, especially in rural industrial pockets. Naidu outlined a roadmap—stricter licensing, tech-driven surveillance, and awareness campaigns.
As the dust settles, Andhra recommits to a safer industrial landscape. The Kakinada blast not only tests administrative resolve but also galvanizes public discourse on occupational hazards. With Naidu at the helm, reforms promise to shield vulnerable workers from future perils.