In a heartbreaking industrial accident, six laborers lost their lives in a boiler explosion at Belagavi Sugar Factory in Karnataka. The early morning blast has prompted an urgent safety audit across the state’s sugar mills.
The explosion rocked the factory premises, reducing the boiler room to rubble. Workers inside had no chance to escape as the superheated steam and shrapnel caused instant fatalities. Rescue teams recovered the bodies amid twisted metal and charred remains.
Factory sources reveal the boiler was under high pressure due to overload during the crushing season. District authorities have registered a case of negligence against the management. Governor’s office has conveyed deepest sympathies to the bereaved.
This disaster revives memories of similar accidents in the sugar belt, where lax regulations have long been criticized. Labor rights activists demand compensation exceeding government norms and permanent jobs for victims’ kin.
As investigations unfold, neighboring factories have voluntarily suspended boiler operations. The incident highlights the urgent need for modernizing aging infrastructure. Belagavi’s sugar industry, a backbone of local employment, now grapples with trust erosion and calls for accountability.