*YS Jagan mourns victims of Visakha Steel Plant tragedy*

Tadepalli, June 8: Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep grief over the tragic accident at the Visakha Steel Plant that claimed the lives of several workers after hot metal buckets collapsed in the Steel Melting Shop-2 (SMS-2), causing liquid steel to fall on employees.

Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, Y.S. Jagan said the loss of lives in such a devastating industrial accident was deeply painful and prayed for strength and courage for the affected families during this difficult time. He also wished a speedy recovery for the injured workers and urged the authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment.

Demanding a comprehensive inquiry into the incident, Y.S. Jagan called for strict action against those found responsible and stressed that worker safety must remain the highest priority in all industrial establishments. He said there should be no compromise in implementing safety standards and preventive measures to avoid such tragedies in the future.

Y.S. Jagan also directed YSRCP leaders and party cadres in Visakhapatnam to extend all possible support to the victims and their families, visit the affected households, and monitor the treatment being provided to the injured. He assured that YSRCP would stand firmly with the affected families in this hour of grief.