Recent suo motu cognisance has been initiated by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in relation to the terrible explosion that occurred at a private pharmaceutical unit in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. At least 17 workers have lost their lives in this event, which happened on Wednesday, and numerous others have been hurt. A significant fire that broke out after the explosion made the disaster worse, but it could have been much worse had the accident not occurred during lunchtime, when fewer people were at work.
The NHRC is stepping in as a result of what it considers to be grave violations of safety laws. The director general of police and the chief secretary of Andhra Pradesh have received notifications from the commission requesting a thorough probe into the incident. The directions from the NHRC place emphasis on the necessity of determining whether the industrial unit complied with safety standards and regulatory requirements and whether supervisory authorities demonstrated any carelessness.
As required by the NHRC, a comprehensive report is due in two weeks. Important details including the status of the First Information Report (FIR) on the explosion, the ongoing medical care for the injured, and the compensation procedure for the relatives of those who died or were injured should all be included in this report. The NHRC is also looking for information on any remediation and rehabilitation efforts made for the victims as well as the steps taken to hold officials accountable for safety oversight failures.
The explosion has sparked considerable apprehension about the sufficiency of safety precautions at such institutions, which has led to serious questions regarding industrial safety procedures. Search and rescue activities are being vigorously carried out by the State Disaster Response Force teams, and efforts are still being made to find any other survivors who may be buried beneath the debris. There are concerns that while search efforts continue, the number of fatalities may increase because the precise cause of the explosion is still unknown.
This incident emphasizes how crucial it is to have strict safety procedures and frequent inspections in industrial settings in order to avert tragedies like this one. The NHRC’s engagement highlights the importance of its role in encouraging respect to human rights standards and ensuring accountability, especially when it comes to protecting the lives and well-being of workers in industrial situations.
SOURCE :
ET HEALTHWORLD
