Archive · 29 May 2025
NHRC Summons Kutch Officials Over Labourer Deaths
In October, five workers died from lack of oxygen while cleaning a tank at a factory.
Someone complained to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that the factory owners were trying to cover it up.
The NHRC told the local government to investigate but they didn't.
Now, the NHRC has told the local leaders to show up and explain why they didn't follow the order, or send a report.
The NHRC is serious about this because five people died and it seems like nobody cares.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued summons to Kutch officials.
The summons relate to the deaths of five laborers at a factory in October.
The deaths were reportedly due to asphyxiation while cleaning a tank.
The NHRC received a complaint alleging negligence and cover-up attempts.
The authorities were asked to submit a report, but failed to do so, prompting the summons.
- Who
- The NHRC issued summons to the Kutch collector and Superintendent of Police in Bhuj.
- What
- The NHRC issued summons to the Kutch collector and SP regarding the deaths of five laborers.
- When
- The NHRC issued the summons on May 27, 2025, for an incident in October. Authorities were given until June 19, 2025 to comply.
- Where
- The incident happened at the Emami Agro Tech factory in Kandla, Gujarat.
- Why
- The NHRC wants to investigate the deaths of five laborers due to alleged negligence and lack of safety measures and the lack of response from local authorities.
- Incident
- Deaths of five laborers
- Location
- Emami Agro Tech factory in Kandla
- Cause of death
- Asphyxiation
- Complainant
- Vinod Khubchandani
- NHRC Action
- Issued conditional summons
- Officials Summonsed
- Kutch collector and SP
- Summons Date
- May 27, 2025
- Deadline
- June 19, 2025