Days after manual scavenging ban, 3 die in Kolkata manhole

Three labourers died after inhaling toxic gases and drowning while working in a 10-foot manhole at Kolkata Leather Complex. The incident comes days after the Supreme Court ordered a ban on manual scavenging in six metropolitan cities. A representative of the contractor has been detained, and an inquiry is underway to determine the cause of the accident.

Days after SC ban on manual scavenging,3 die in Kolkata manhole

times of india - 02/Feb 20:47

Three construction workers died while repairing a sewer joint at Kolkata Leather Complex, likely due to inhalation of toxic gas. The incident occurred...

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hindustantimes.com - 02/Feb 11:50

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