HYDERABAD: Additional Advocate General (AAG) Tera Rajanikanth Reddy has informed the Telangana High Court that the investigation into the Sigachi blast case has progressed significantly and MD & CEO of the company Amit Raj Sinha (A2) is in judicial custody after his arrest. Accused Nos 3 to 7 are still absconding, he said adding that officials from several regulatory departments have been examined, and so far, 322 witnesses have been questioned.
On Wednesday, the AAG further submitted that a total compensation of `22.3 crore has been paid to the kin of the deceased, injured, and missing employees. He also informed the court that the eight missing workers have now been officially declared dead and compensation payable to their families, on par with other deceased workers, is in the process of being disbursed. The investigation, according to the AAG, is in the final stages and a charge-sheet will be filed soon.
Earlier, hearing a PIL filed by Kalapala Babu Rao, a retired scientist, alleging serious irregularities in the functioning of Sigachi Industries, a division bench, comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin, took note of the progress made in the investigation into the Sigachi blast in which 54 workers lost their lives on June 30, 2025.
Amicus Curiae Dominic Fernandes sought additional time to analyse the detailed status report submitted by the State, as well as the relevant legislations applicable to the case.
Senior counsel S Niranjan Reddy, appearing for company MD Amit Raj Sinha, submitted that a counter affidavit has already been filed. He stated that the compensation paid by the MD and the statutory amounts payable under various enactments have been disbursed, though these payments may not constitute the final settlement of all claims. He further submitted that the MD has been apprehended and that the company is fully cooperating with the investigating agencies.
On behalf of the petitioner, counsel Vasudha Nagaraj drew the court’s attention to the quantum of compensation paid so far and referred to certain assurances allegedly made by the CEO regarding compensation following the accident, which, according to her, have not yet been fully honoured.
Taking note of the progress of the investigation, the status of compensation payments, and the submissions made by all parties, the bench adjourned the case to January 29, 2026.