3 workers die of asphyxiation at Surat Dyeing Mill

Three workers lost their lives due to suspected asphyxiation after entering an underground tank of an effluent treatment plant (ETP) for cleaning at a dyeing mill in Surat, police said on Saturday.The incident occurred at Paras Print Private Limited in the Pandesara industrial area on Thursday night, though the matter was reported to police a day later.
According to officials, four workers had entered the ETP tank for cleaning when they suddenly fell unconscious. They were immediately rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared three of them dead.The deceased have been identified as Sonu Paswan (23), Dilip Paswan (19), and Sandeep Paswan (23). Another worker, Mahendra Paswan, remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
Inspector J.R. Chaudhary stated the workers were natives of Bihar.“As soon as they entered the ETP tank, all four fell unconscious and were taken to a private hospital for treatment. Doctors later declared three of them dead,” the officer said.Officials from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board along with forensic teams have initiated an investigation into the incident. Authorities said the exact cause of death will be determined after the report is submitted.

(State Correspondent)