{
  "id": 15393181,
  "title": "Asphyxiation of two fishers: rights panel seeks report from District Collector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/asphyxiation-of-two-fishers-rights-panel-seeks-report-from-district",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:12:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/asphyxiation-of-two-fishers-rights-panel-seeks-report-from-district-collector/article71592038.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two fishers passed away due to asphyxiation, prompting the Kerala State Human Rights Commission to seek a comprehensive report from the District Collector and Director of Fisheries. The incident unfolded on October 9, 2026, at Beypore Harbour in Kozhikode district, when migrant workers employed on the fishing vessel Tesla collected stock from the storeroom. The workers, Sachin Das and Dilip Sur, allegedly inhaled toxic gas inside the confined compartment, leading to their unconsciousness. Both men succumbed to their injuries, with Das passing away after treatment on October 11 and Sur earlier. The rescue operation, led by Fire and Rescue Services personnel, emphasized the need for increased safety measures for unskilled migrant workers in hazardous situations. The incident has reignited concerns about the safety of fishing boat workers, particularly those tasked with entering enclosed storage areas. The latest tragedy follows a similar incident on April 18, where two fishermen from West Bengal died from suspected toxic gas inhalation while conducting emergency repairs. Experts have called for mandatory training programs for fishermen to handle such hazardous scenarios and ensure rapid medical response.",
  "summary": "Deaths have renewed concerns over the safety of fishing boat workers, particularly those required to enter confined storage compartments",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}