Morena, August 30 : In a devastating incident, five laborers, including three brothers, tragically lost their lives due to suspected inhalation of poisonous gas at a factory located in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting immediate action from authorities.
The ill-fated incident occurred within the premises of the Sakshi Food Products factory situated in the Dhanela area of the district. The factory, known for producing processed cherries and sugar-free chemicals for food products, turned into a scene of tragedy when poisonous gas reportedly began emitting from a tank within the facility around 11 am.
Sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Bhupendra Singh Kushwaha revealed that, in an attempt to assess the situation, two laborers entered the tank housing the hazardous gas. Tragically, they fell critically ill upon inhaling the toxic fumes. The severity of the situation escalated as three more laborers subsequently succumbed to the effects of the gas.
Swift medical intervention saw all victims being rushed to the district hospital. Despite efforts, civil surgeon Gajendra Singh Tomar declared them deceased. The bodies were sent for autopsy to ascertain the exact cause of their untimely deaths.
The unfortunate victims were identified as Ramavtar Gurjar (35), Ramnaresh Gurjar (40), and Veersingh Gurjar (30), all siblings hailing from Tiktoli village. Ganesh Gurjar (40) and Girraj Gurjar (28) were the other laborers tragically caught in this harrowing incident.
Prompt action was taken by district officials in response to the incident, leading to the immediate evacuation of the factory. An ongoing investigation aims to shed light on the circumstances leading to this tragedy.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the loss of lives, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation and preventive measures to avert such tragedies in the future.
