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Death toll rises to 36 after explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in southern India
- A massive explosion and fire occurred on Monday at Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical factory near Hyderabad, Telangana, killing at least 35 people.
- The explosion was reportedly caused by a chemical reaction linked to pressure buildup in the spray dryer unit, which transforms materials into powdered form used in drug manufacturing.
- Rescue workers have extricated 31 bodies from debris, while three more died in hospitals; dozens of injured workers, some critically, remain hospitalized.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief, announced compensation of 200,000 rupees for each deceased family and 50,000 rupees for the injured, and a state panel is investigating the incident.
- The entire factory structure collapsed, operations have halted, and authorities continue clearing debris to determine if more victims remain trapped.
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