Three workers die in Delhi facility following gas exposure in septic tank
Three people died at a manufacturing site in the Mundka area of Delhi after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank. Authorities have arrested three individuals, including the factory owner, as an investigation into the incident begins.
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Three workers died at a manufacturing facility in the Mundka area of Delhi after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a septic tank. The incident occurred at an industrial site located on the outskirts of the capital city.
Authorities from the local Mundka police station have launched an investigation into the matter. According to reporting from Livemint, three people were taken into custody following the deaths, including the owner of the factory premises.
The Indian Express reported that the fatalities occurred at a site in Outer Delhi after workers inhaled gases while inside the tank. Police are currently investigating the conditions under which the work was conducted and the safety measures in place at the facility.
While specific details regarding the composition of the gas have not been released, officials continue to examine the scene. The investigation remains active as authorities determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.