Visakhapatnam, June 8 -- Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday announced ex-gratia compensation of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the injured employees in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant tradegy.

At least eight workers were killed and several others injured after a large quantity of molten steel leaked from the SMS-2 and STC-3 heat facility at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Monday.

Union Minister Kumaraswamy said, "My heartfelt prayer to the God to give strength to their family members who have succumbed to this injury. I request to all our employees who are working here, don't panic. We are with you. Rs 25 lakh in compensation for the families of the deceased and Rs 10 lakh each fo...