Minister Khandre Visits Blast Site and Injured Victims, Assures Legal Action
During interactions with villagers, they complained that chemical waste was polluting the surrounding environment and climate of the village
Bidar: Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister and Bidar district in-charge Eshwar B Khandre on Sunday inspected the blast site at Molakera village in Humnabad taluk and met the injured victims at BRIMS Hospital, assuring strict action against those responsible and full medical support.
Speaking to reporters, the Minister said that three children are being treated at BRIMS Hospital, one admitted to a private hospital, while two adults are undergoing treatment in hospitals in Hyderabad and Solapur.
“The district administration is ensuring the best possible treatment and all hospital expenses will be borne by the district administration. Whoever is found involved in the incident will face legal action. Investigation is in progress. I have also met the Chief Minister and shared all details regarding the incident,” he said.
The Minister also visited and inspected the blast site on Molgi Marayya Temple Road in Molakera village. He obtained detailed information from officials present at the spot. Preliminary observations suggest that the blast may have occurred due to storage of chemical-mixed materials in front of a house, he said.
“A comprehensive investigation is underway and necessary action will be taken based on the final investigation report. If negligence or lapses by any officials are found, strict action will be initiated against them,” the Minister warned.
During interactions with villagers, they complained that chemical waste was polluting the surrounding environment and climate of the village. The Minister assured them that a team from the State Environment Department would be sent to conduct an inquiry and that stern action would be taken against those responsible. He also directed the concerned departments to take precautionary measures to prevent such incidents in future.
“There is no need for people to panic. A high-level investigation is already in progress. Legal action will be taken against all those involved. The medical expenses of the injured will be borne by the district administration,” he reiterated.
Urban Development and Haj Minister Rahim Khan, Humnabad MLA Dr Siddalinga Patil, MLC Dr Chandrashekar B Patil, former MLA Rajashekar B Patil, Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Sharma, Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti and other officials were present.