Earlier 2024 Karnataka Chemical Accident Highlights Safety Gaps

This incident echoes a similar accident that occurred on February 15, 2024, in the Mandya district, where a tank explosion at Kirti Chemicals Industries claimed the lives of two migrant workers from Bihar and injured four more. The explosion was traced back to improper handling of machinery during a relocation process, which caused a hazardous leak. That earlier case had prompted local protests and a temporary shutdown of the plant, underscoring ongoing concerns about chemical safety in Karnataka’s industrial zones.