Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 23 (ANI): The judicial remand of 12 accused, including the CEO and two directors of LG Polymers, has been extended till August 5 in connection with the Visakhapatnam gas leak case, police said.

The accused had been arrested on July 8 and were sent to remand till July 22. Their remand was extended after Visakhapatnam police on Wednesday approached the magistrate for the same.

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The police had produced the 12 accused through video conferencing in front of the magistrate.

The gas leak incident, which claimed 12 lives, took place on May 7 this year, following which cases were filed against the LG Polymers management.

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