NHRC issues notice to Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary over Visakhapatnam Steel Plant blast

 

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh over the reported death of eight workers in a blast at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited in Andhra Pradesh. Taking suo motu cognisance of a media report, the commission has sought a detailed report in the matter within two weeks.

The Commission has observed that if the contents of the news report are true, then it raises a serious issue of violation of human rights. According to the media report, the incident occurred in the Steel Melting Shop of the plant when a ladle carrying around 150 tonnes of liquid steel suddenly exploded, causing severe burn injuries to the workers.