NNWN / New Delhi, 2017-11-02
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Yogi government after taking suo motu cognizance of media reports about the death of 20 people and injury to 100 others in a blast at the National Thermal Power Corporation’s Unchahar plant in Rae Bareli on Wednesday. The NHRC sought detailed report from the Chief Secretary in six weeks' time. Expressing its concern over the incident, the NHRC observed that a high level probe into the matter is immediately required to ascertain the negligence and errors, if any, behind the incident, which involves the Right to Life. It has also said that there is a need to ensure that such tragedies do not recur in future.
The NHRC directed the state government to look into the matter and ensure that families of the deceased are suitably compensated without any delay. The Commission has directed the state government to also ensure that the best treatment is provided to the injured persons and steps are taken for their rehabilitation. According to the media reports, on 1st November, 2017 around 3.30 pm, there was a sudden abnormal sound at 20 meters elevation and an opening in corner number 2 of the NTPC plant from which hot flue gases and steam escaped, affecting the people working around the area. The State Government has ordered that necessary steps be taken for rescue and relief. The Union Power Ministry has directed the NTPC Chairman and Managing Director to rush to the site.
