Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, December 31, directed the state government to submit details on the progress of the investigation and the compensation disbursed to victims of the Sigachi Industries blast in Pasumailaram, Sangareddy district.

The tragic incident involved a reactor blast at the Sigachi factory that claimed 54 lives, left 8 workers missing, and seriously injured 28 others. Hyderabad-based scientist Dr. K. Baburao had filed a PIL seeking a SIT probe into the incident and compensation for the victims' families.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice GM Mohiuddin heard the matter on Wednesday.

During the hearing, Patancheru DSP S Prabhakar, BDL Bhanur Inspector Vijay Kri...