'For almost 18 years, Warren Anderson was the most wanted man in the Indian city of Bhopal.. since December 1984, when lethal gas spewed out of a Union Carbide pesticide plant and at least 3,000 people died within hours.

Anderson, Union Carbide's chairman at the time, was charged with culpable homicide, and though a warrant for his arrest was issued in 1992, he never appeared in court to face the charges.

Nearly two decades after what has been called the world's deadliest industrial accident, survivors and relatives of victims still say they want Anderson brought to justice. The Idian government, however, no longer feels that way.

The government has asked the Bhopal District Court to reduce the charges against Anderson from culpable homicide to negligence. If the court admits to the lesser charge, which carries a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment, he would not have to appear in India and could be sentenced to little more than paying a small fine if convicted. international heraldtribune tues july 9 2002

Anderson retired in 1989.'

3,000 people died within hours

Anderson retired in 1989

3,000 people died within hours

Anderson retired in 1989

3,000 people died within hours

Anderson retired in 1989

3,000 people died within hours