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Atchutapuram pharma explosion
An explosion at a pharma unit in the Atchutapuram SEZ killed 17 people in Aug 2024.
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What we know
In Aug 2024, an explosion at the Escientia pharma unit in the Atchutapuram SEZ killed 17 people. A planned steel plant in the area also needs large amounts of land.
Open questions
- What did the inquiry into the explosion find, and has anyone been held responsible?
- How many factories in the SEZ handle hazardous chemicals, and how often are they inspected?
- Did the families of the dead receive compensation?
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