Hyderabad: Chemical engineer's body found under debris

Hyderabad: A chemical engineer who was on an official visit to PNM Life Sciences, IDA Bachupally, died in the reactor blast that took place on Thursday. His body was recovered from the debris at around 3am on Friday morning.

The engineer identified as Md Abdul Sattar aged around 38. According to sources, the engineer visited the site for an official work and while returning after completing his work, the blast took place leading to his death.

Md Ahmed, cousin of the engineer while interacting with the media said that, his brother was the CEO of his own company which he established in the year 2019 after coming back from USA and went to PNM Life Sciences to adjust a chemical formula, as he had a tie-up with the company.

He further added, "The whereabouts of my brother were not known until this morning, but last night his wife and other relatives lodged a missing complaint in the Sangareddy PS. We received a call this morning to identify our brother's body.

My brother was on fast when he passed away and according to our religion it's believed that if someone passes away while fasting they will directly go to heaven."

This incident has shocked the entire district of Sangareddy as Abdul Sattar was very famous in his neighborhood.