Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Two Dead in Greater Noida Sewage Tank Tragedy
Two men died in Greater Noida after inhaling toxic fumes in a sewage tank.
Shashikant Sharma, a worker, lost consciousness while cleaning the tank.
Akash, a security guard, tried to save him but also lost consciousness.
Both were rescued and taken to the hospital, where they were declared dead.
Police are investigating the incident.
Earlier in June, three people died in a similar incident in Delhi's Mundka Industrial Area while cleaning a septic tank.
Two men died after inhaling toxic fumes in a sewage tank in Greater Noida.
Shashikant Sharma was cleaning the tank when he lost consciousness.
Akash, a security guard, attempted to rescue Sharma but also lost consciousness.
Both were rescued and taken to the hospital, where they were declared dead.
Police are maintaining peace and order and are conducting inquest proceedings.
- Who
- Shashikant Sharma (40) and Akash (22)
- What
- Two men died after inhaling toxic fumes in a sewage tank
- When
- Intervening night of July 25 and 26
- Where
- Eldeco Society, Greater Noida, Sector 150
- Why
- Sharma was cleaning the tank; Akash attempted to rescue him
Worker Safety Advocates
Housing Society Management
Safety Measures
Worker Safety Advocates
Advocates argue for stricter safety protocols and mandatory safety gear for workers cleaning sewage tanks.
Housing Society Management
Management may argue that existing protocols were followed and the incident was unforeseeable.
- Location
- Greater Noida, Sector 150, Eldeco Society
- Date
- July 25-26
- Victims
- Shashikant Sharma (40), Akash (22)
- Rescue Efforts
- Police and fire service responded
- Legal Action
- Inquest proceedings underway
- Contractor Status
- Arrested
