Avoidable Tragedy

As the Vizag gas leak that killed 12 people and landed hundreds in hospital jolted the nation still haunted by the Bhopal tragedy memories, many questions are being raised on the cause of the incident at LG Polymers, efficacy of the safety mechanisms in the plant and the reasons for the company preferring to not obtain necessary environmental clearances. Many from the area who fled their homes are still afraid to come back and a few who returned complain of continuing discomfort.