Breaking News Updates on May 8 from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

HRF believes that the constitution of the committee set up by the state government to probe the issue will not gain confidence. We want an independent team of experts, including nominees of civil society, to inquire into and get to the real cause of the crime. The factory site should be immediately sealed and all documents seized so that management will not tamper any evidence said K Sudha - AP State General Secretary said in press statement

Vizag LG Polymer Gas Leak Updates: In KGH alone 305 gas leak victims are being treated. 52 among them are children. Two members are in critical care- Alla Nani

A total of 305 patients are currently undergoing treatment at King George Hospital and 121 at other private hospitals; all of them are stable. About 128 people have recovered and were discharged.- AP Health Minister Nani

54 new positive cases&3 deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh in last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases to 1887. Total discharged are 842 till date. Death toll rise to 41: State COVID19 Nodal Officer

National Green Tribunal (NGT) issues notice to LG Polymers, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Vizag Gas Leakage incident. NGT also directs LG Polymers, India to forthwith deposit an initial amount of Rs. 50 crore taking note of damages caused Gas Leakage incident.

Telangana Govt. agreed to release Vehicles that are seized during Coronavirus lockdown. For the time violators, a case is registered under Section 179. An amount of Rs.500/- can be paid and collect the vehicles. Vehicles that are seized under Section 188, 207 can be collected via a court order.

Visakhapatnam West MLA PGVR Naidu revisited LG Polymers to take stock of the situation at the plant and assured that the condition is well under control.