Naidu Orders Probe Into GAIL Pipeline Blast

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday ordered an inquiry into the GAIL gas pipeline tragedy in Tatipaka of Mamidikuduru mandal in the East Godavari district which claimed 15 lives in the early hours of Friday.

"My condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the East Godavari blast. Ordered an enquiry & action plan to avoid these in future," tweeted Naidu, who is Delhi.

He said he had asked Deputy Chief Minister Chinarajappa to go to the ONGC pipeline blast site and provide the required support. "We need a preventive plan to ensure safety," he tweeted.

The Chief Minister has cut short his New Delhi trip, and is rushing to East Godavari along with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to reach the accident spot. (INN)