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Vedanta Power Plant Blast Toll Rises to 24 as Probes Intensify

Early findings point to fuel buildup tied to poor upkeep, prompting criminal cases naming Vedanta leaders.

Overview

  • The toll rose to 24 on Sunday after Manish Kumar died during treatment, according to officials.
  • The blast began on April 14 when a tube carrying superheated, high‑pressure steam from a boiler to a turbine burst at the Sakti district plant.
  • Early technical reports say excessive fuel built up in the boiler furnace, causing dangerous pressure and a rupture in the steam line.
  • Police registered a case naming Vedanta chairperson Anil Agarwal and others for alleged negligence with machinery under applicable statutes.
  • An eight‑member CISF team reviewed two weeks of production logs and recent shutdowns, while survivors remain hospitalized and compensation has been announced.