Death Toll in Vedanta Power Plant Blast Rises to 17

PTI, April 15, 2026, Sakti: The death toll in a blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has gone up to 17, with four more workers succumbing to injuries, police said on Wednesday.

The powerful blast left several workers with severe burn injuries. According to officials, four workers died on the spot, while nine others succumbed to injuries soon after the incident. Four more workers have died in hospitals, raising the toll to 17, Sakti Superintendent of Police Prafull Thakur said on Wednesday.

He said that a total of 36 workers were affected in the blast, and 17 of them died. Nineteen injured workers are undergoing treatment in hospitals in Raipur and Raigarh, he added.

The deceased were identified, and their family members are being contacted. Arrangements have been made to transport the mortal remains to their native villages via ambulance following the post-mortem examination and to provide immediate financial assistance, he said.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of each deceased worker and Rs 50,000 for those injured. Vedanta Power has also announced Rs 35 lakh compensation for the family of each deceased worker, along with employment support.

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