Chandrababu Naidu orders probe after six dead in explosion in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered a detailed investigation after six workers died in an explosion in Andhra Pradesh.
The incident occurred on Sunday at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Kotavuratla area of Anakapalli district.
Following the incident, Naidu spoke to the District Collector, SP and Home Minister Anita about the incident and instructed officials to submit a detailed report.

అనకాపల్లి జిల్లా, కోటవురట్లలో బాణసంచా తయారీ కేంద్రంలో అగ్నిప్రమాదం చోటుచేసుకుని ఆరుగురు కార్మికులు మృతి చెందడం దిగ్భ్రాంతి కలిగించింది. మృతుల సంఖ్య పెరిగే అవకాశం ఉందన్న సమాచారం ఆందోళన కలిగించింది. ఘటనపై జిల్లా కలెక్టర్, ఎస్పీ, హోంమంత్రి శ్రీమతి అనితతో ఫోన్‌లో మాట్లాడాను.…

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In a post on X, CM Naidu said, "I spoke to the District Collector, SP and Home Minister Smt. Anita about the incident and ordered that better medical services be provided to those injured in the accident. I inquired about the number of workers present in the factory at the time of the accident and their current condition. We will support the affected families. I urge them to be brave. I have ordered officials to conduct an investigation into the incident and submit a report."
Meanwhile, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire accident.

He has also urged the state government to extend full support to the victims and their families.
Jagan conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and those seriously injured in the incident. He directed YSR Congress Party leaders to stand by the affected families and offer all necessary assistance during this difficult time.
He also urged the state government to take all necessary steps to provide proper medical treatment to the injured and to assist the affected families in every possible way to help them recover.
Upon learning about the tragedy, Jagan instructed the party leaders to visit the accident site and offer all necessary support to the victims and their families. (ANI)