Chennai, June 21 -- Former BJP leader K Annamalai on Sunday urged the state government to launch a comprehensive investigation into the ammonia gas leak at a prawn farm in Thiruvallur district in which "seven people" lost their lives.

Highlighting the severity of the industrial accident, the leader emphasised the need for strict legal action against those responsible for any safety violations.

According to an official statement, an unexpected ammonia gas leak occurred in the production section of the factory, affecting 64 workers, including 60 women and four men. Of the affected workers, 15 have been admitted to government hospitals and are under intensive medical observation, while 23 are undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit...