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Three workers died after suspected toxic gas inhalation at a Tata Electronics factory near Hosur, Tamil Nadu, on Monday, according to police reports released on Tuesday. The incident occurred while the men were cleaning a wastewater storage tank at the facility.
HT attempted to contact Tata Electronics for a statement but received no response. The state government pledged to investigate the incident and take appropriate action. Industry Minister S Keerthana expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three lives at the Tata Electronics facility and offered condolences to the families who lost loved ones.
She emphasized that the safety and dignity of every worker must be the top priority and stated that the incident would be investigated thoroughly, with suitable action taken based on the findings.
Police from the Rayakottai station in Krishnagiri district revealed that the three victims – Sarath Kumar (25), Akmal Babu (28), and Kaveri (31) – inhaled toxic fumes, collapsed inside the tank, and were subsequently rushed to the district government medical college and hospital. There, doctors declared them dead.
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