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Six Dead After Septic Tank Rescue Attempt
30 May
Summary
- Six people died in a septic tank incident on May 26.
- Masons died after inhaling toxic fumes in a septic tank.
- NHRC seeks report on deaths and compensation within two weeks.
Six people perished on May 26 in Odisha's Kalahandi district due to asphyxiation in a septic tank. The incident occurred in Gauda Karlakhunta village as masons worked on construction and one accidentally fell into the tank.
Other workers entered to attempt a rescue but were overcome by toxic fumes. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated a suo motu inquiry into the human rights violation.
The NHRC has issued notices to the Odisha chief secretary and the Kalahandi superintendent of police. They have been given two weeks to submit a detailed report on the investigation, the condition of any injured workers, and compensation for the deceased.
