NHRC notice to the Madhya Pradesh Government over the reported death of five workers while cleaning a tank at a factory in Morena district

Press Release

National Human Rights Commission

New Delhi, 1st September, 2023

NHRC notice to the Madhya Pradesh Government over the reported death of five workers while cleaning a tank at a factory in Morena district

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that five workers died after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a tank at a factory in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on 30th August 2023. Reportedly, the factory manufactures synthetic cherries for the pan and food industry.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, amount to a violation of the human rights of the victims. Apparently, the workers were unaware of the presence of toxic gases in the tank and were not equipped with the safety gear.

Accordingly, the Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks. The report should also include the status of the FIR registered by the police, and compensation if any, granted to the NoK of the deceased persons.

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