Sigachi Pharma CEO Gets Conditional Bail in Sangareddy Blast Case That Killed 54 Workers

The blast occurred on June 30, 2025, at Sigachi Pharma’s chemical manufacturing unit located in the Pashamylaram industrial area. The explosion, which originated in a building housing production equipment, resulted in the death of 54 workers. While 46 workers died on the spot, eight others who were initially reported missing were later confirmed dead, making it one of the deadliest industrial accidents in the state.

Amith Raj Sinha was arrested by the Sangareddy police in December 2025 after a case was registered against him and other company officials on charges related to alleged negligence leading to the explosion. Since his arrest, he had been lodged in judicial custody. The incident also led to the filing of a public interest litigation before the High Court seeking fair compensation for the families of the deceased workers.

A single-judge bench of Justice K Sujana heard the bail plea and granted relief to Sinha, subject to strict conditions. The court directed him to execute a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with two sureties of Rs 1 lakh each before the jurisdictional magistrate in Sangareddy. The court further ordered that he must cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation and must not attempt to influence witnesses or tamper with evidence. The prosecution has been given liberty to seek cancellation of bail in case of any violation of these conditions.

In the same order, the High Court granted anticipatory bail to four other directors of Sigachi Pharma who were named as accused in the case and were reported to be absconding. These include Rabindra Prasad Sinha, Whole-Time Director and Executive Director; Bindu Vinodhan, Independent Director; Dhanalaxmi Guntaka, Independent Director; and Yeddula Janardhana Reddy, Independent Director. The court directed all four directors to surrender before the jurisdictional magistrate within two weeks and furnish personal bonds of Rs 1 lakh each with two sureties of the same amount to secure bail.

Justice Sujana emphasised that all accused persons must strictly adhere to the bail conditions and extend full cooperation to investigating authorities. Any attempt to interfere with the investigation or influence prosecution witnesses could lead to cancellation of bail.

The developments in the case come amid continuing legal proceedings related to industrial safety and accountability, as well as ongoing demands for justice and compensation for the families affected by the Sangareddy blast, reports The Times of India.