The textile unit, specialising in yarn dyeing and printing, collects hazardous waste in a tank, with water recycled. Fire-fighters extracted the unconscious workers—identified as Rajesh, Kamlesh, Sehnawaz, and Deepak—from the septic tank, but they were declared dead by the 108-emergency team. When there was no response, the subsequent workers entered the tank, leading to their tragic deaths due to suffocation. Fire-fighters extracted the unconscious workers—identified as Rajesh, Kamlesh, Sehnawaz, and Deepak—from the septic tank, but they were declared dead by the 108-emergency team.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-8052921-2'); }); According to reports, the company had contracted the cleaning of eight septic tanks, intending to use machinery. When there was no response, the subsequent workers entered the tank, leading to their tragic deaths due to suffocation.

Source: Indian Express November 16, 2023 09:15 UTC