Andhra To Give Rs 10 Lakh Each To Families Of Kadapa Mine Blast Victims

Minister for Mines and Geology PRC Reddy said that an inquiry committee has been constituted with Kadapa district Joint Collector (Revenue) as the head to conduct a detailed probe into the mishap.

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the family of the 10 workers killed in an explosion at a limestone mine in Kadapa district on May 8. Minister for Mines and Geology PRC Reddy said in a statement that an inquiry committee has been constituted with Kadapa district Joint Collector (Revenue) as the head to conduct a detailed probe into the mishap. Citing a preliminary report submitted by the Kadapa district Collector, the Mines Minister said negligence on part of the mine operator while unloading the explosive material (gelatin sticks) caused the explosion. While one C Kasturibai secured the mining lease in 2001 till November 1, 2021, it was being operated by C Nageswara Reddy under a general power of attorney since December 2013.