Kin of three workers who died of asphyxiation at Tata Electronics Marigold plant agree to receive bodies
They were assured a solatium of ₹30 lakh each apart from the insurance amount
Three workers perished from asphyxiation at Tata Electronics Marigold plant located in Krishnagiri district on November 9, 2026. The victims, B. Akmal, M. Sarathi Kumar, and Kaveri, all aged 28 and 30 respectively, were involved in maintenance and cleaning tasks inside a nano-filtration feed tank at the company's Vanniyapuram facility.
The trio succumbed to breathing difficulties and collapsed, ultimately passing away en route to the hospital. Their families have chosen to receive the bodies and have been compensated with a solatium of ₹30 lakh each, in addition to insurance proceeds. The Tamil Nadu Congress Party (CITU) has called for an inquiry into the role of Tata Electronics as the principal employer in this tragic incident.
The Rayakottai police forwarded the bodies to Krishnagiri Medical College for post-mortem examination. The district collector visited the hospital following the news. Despite the incident, Tata Electronics maintains that the India pollution board has withdrawn scrutiny of their Apple iPhone parts manufacturing plant. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Authority had previously warned Tata Electronics about a forced shutdown unless they addressed wastewater discharge contamination issues affecting open wells in nearby agricultural lands.
The news comes amidst Apple's efforts to establish India as an alternative manufacturing hub to China, amid escalating tensions in the U.S.-China trade war and potential tariff hikes that could disrupt supply chains and drive up iPhone prices.
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