New Delhi, June 30 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday condoled the death of eight people in an explosion at Sigachi Pharma chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district and said the state government is working on war footing in carrying out rescue work.

The Congress chief extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.

"Extremely anguished by the loss of precious lives, following a chemical factory blast in Sangareddy district in Telangana. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the bereaved. My thoughts and prayers are with the injured. We wish them a speedy recovery. The State Govt and authorities are working at a war footing in their rescue effor...