Vedanta plant blast probe finds fuel buildup and pressure surge blamed for 20 deaths

A boiler held too much fuel before pressure spiked

An initial probe into Vedanta’s power plant blast in Sakti, Chhattisgarh, says excessive fuel accumulation in the boiler furnace triggered a pressure build-up that led to the explosion. The incident killed 20 people and has prompted an FIR against Vedanta and its contractor, alleging negligence in maintenance and operational standards, while investigations continue.