Hyderabad, Aug. 1 -- The Telangana High Court directed the state government to make efforts to assist the families of workers who died in the accident at the Sigachi Industry.

The court, comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice Mohinuddin, adjourned the hearing to August 27, directing the government to file a comprehensive counter-affidavit addressing the issues raised by the petitioner.

The bench also cautioned against any attempts to downplay the severity of the accident as time passes.

The directives came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by retired scientist K Babu Rao, concerning the fire accident at Sigachi Industry, alleged lack of safety standards at the factory, and delayed compensa...