ENA State 2025-06-19 16:01:45 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Hyderabad, Jun 19 (KNN)</strong> The Telangana High Court has raised serious concerns about the safety of industries in the state, following a recent attack on an ethanol plant in Gadwal district. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Justice Vinod Kumar was hearing a plea by Gayathri Renewable Fuels and Allied Industries, which sought police protection to begin operations at its facility in Peddadhanwada village.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During Tuesdays hearing, Justice Kumar expressed dismay over the recurring attacks on industrial sites in Telangana. There are attacks on industries all over the state, but nothing substantial is being done to ensure their safety, he remarked. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He also criticized the government's promotional efforts, saying, You go around countries inviting investments but fail to protect industries established here.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the companys counsel, a mob attacked the plant on June 4, disrupting operations and threatening the safety of staff. The company argued that without proper police protection or the establishment of a police picket, it could not operate safely.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Although the state counsel informed the court that arrests had been made and a case registered, the judge advised the firm to include the industries department in its petition. He stressed that the department, along with senior officials, must take responsibility for protecting industries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Justice Kumar emphasized that promoting only IT in Hyderabad is not sufficient. Other industries must also be encouraged. How can we reduce unemployment or build ancillary units if safety is not ensured? he asked.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The court has asked the industries departments counsel to appear at the next hearing scheduled for Wednesday to address the issue further.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42505 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/telangana-high-court-questions-industry-safety-measures-amid-ethanol-plant-attack 2025-06-19 16:01:45 knnindia.co.in