Tragic Deaths of Sanitation Workers Highlight Safety Negligence in Nuh, India
2 sanitation staff suffocate to death in Nuh sewer line
Hindustan Times
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Two sanitation workers, Rajender Kumar and Abdul Kalam, died from inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a sewer line in Firozpur Jhirka, Nuh district, Haryana, India. The incident raises serious concerns about safety measures, as the workers were not provided with protective gear. A third worker remains hospitalized in critical condition.
- 01Two workers suffocated while cleaning a sewer line without safety gear.
- 02The incident occurred in Firozpur Jhirka, Nuh district, Haryana, India.
- 03A third worker is hospitalized in critical condition.
- 04Family members blame negligence by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and the contractor.
- 05Police have initiated an investigation and filed charges against responsible officials.
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In a tragic incident on Tuesday night, two sanitation workers, Rajender Kumar (27) from Mundkati, Palwal, and Abdul Kalam (30) from Nunabadi, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, died after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a sewer line in Firozpur Jhirka, Nuh district, Haryana, India. A third worker, Mohammad Arbaz (28), is in critical condition at a government hospital. The workers were reportedly employed by a contractor of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and were not provided with safety gear or oxygen cylinders, which is a serious violation of safety protocols. Family members have accused PHED officials and the contractor of negligence, leading to the deaths. The police have registered a case against the officials under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A senior PHED official stated that a report on the incident has been requested, and action will be taken based on the findings. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding worker safety in hazardous environments.
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This incident underscores the urgent need for stricter safety regulations and enforcement for sanitation workers, who often face hazardous conditions.
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