Probe sought into boiler explosion at sugar mill in Belagavi

The Trade Union Coordination Centre and Karnataka Trade Union Centre person demanded a thorough probe into the boiler detonation astatine the Inamdar Sugar Factory successful Marakumbi colony of Belagavi district, successful which 8 workers mislaid their lives.

Addressing a property conference, Ashok Barki, territory wide caput of the Karnataka Trade Union Centre, condemned the incidental and alleged negligence connected the portion of the mill absorption and officials of the factories and workers’ wellness department.

Mr. Barki alleged that nary information serviceman had been appointed astatine the mill and nary periodic inspections had been done. He claimed that if preventive measures had been taken, nonaccomplishment of lives could person been prevented. He further alleged that officials had failed to behaviour inspections owed to unit from mill owners.

The unions would impulse the authorities to bid a thorough enquiry into the tragedy, initiate ineligible enactment against those responsible, helium said demanding a compensation of ₹50 lakh each to the families of the deceased workers.

District vice president Venkatesh Pyati, treasurer Ashok Honnali and organising caput Jagadish Andemmamavar were present.