A tragic incident in Indore led to the death of two sanitation workers due to toxic gas asphyxiation while cleaning a sewerage chamber. The Madhya Pradesh government, in response, has decided to provide Rs 30 lakh compensation to each of the victims’ families. The mishap occurred near the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Fruit and Vegetable Market, where the workers were engaged in their duties.
Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav shared that Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has approved the financial assistance for the families of the deceased workers. The unfortunate event unfolded when a pipe connected to a sewer suction machine broke during the cleaning process, exposing the workers to poisonous gases. Tragically, one worker lost consciousness inside the chamber, leading to a rescue attempt that claimed the lives of both workers.
According to police reports, the workers succumbed to asphyxiation from the toxic gases within the sewer line. The bodies of the deceased, identified as Karan Yadav and Ajay Dodi, were recovered with the help of the State Disaster Response Force. An eyewitness alleged that the workers lacked proper safety gear when entering the chamber, and there was a delay in emergency response at the scene.
Local residents tried to assist the workers before official help arrived, highlighting the community’s efforts in the face of the tragedy. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by sanitation workers in their line of duty and the importance of ensuring their safety during such operations.
