Minister of the Interior, MP, look for a thorough investigation of the VSP tragedy

Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anita and District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore on Monday reviewed the rescue and relief measures at the site of the fatal accident at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant-1 (SMS-1) where eight workers lost their lives.

Accompanied by City Police Commissioner Shankhabrat Bagchi, they visited the site of the accident and briefed the steel plant representatives about the circumstances leading to the accident, rescue operations, safety protocols and measures to help the affected workers and their families.

Leaders also reviewed the medical treatment provided to injured workers and directed officials to ensure the best possible care and support. Officials informed them that all necessary steps have been taken to manage the situation and help the affected families.

Expressing concern over the tragedy, Mr. Sribharat and Ms. Anita called for a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the accident and stressed the need to strengthen safety systems at the workplace to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Home Minister, who rushed to Visakhapatnam from Vizianagaram, reviewed the situation with senior district officials.

Meanwhile, Visakhapatnam North MLA P. Vishnu Kumar Raju expressed shock at the loss of life and condoled with the bereaved families. He said robust safety standards need to be developed and effectively enforced to prevent recurrence of such accidents.

Mr. Vishnu Kumar Raju said that the families of the deceased would receive all necessary assistance from the state and central government as well as the steel plant management. He added that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had directed officials to ensure the best available medical care for the injured workers, irrespective of the cost involved.

Published – 08 Jun 2026 23:39 IST