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Karnataka orders detailed inquiry into Yadgir gas leak deaths

Karnataka orders detailed inquiry into Yadgir gas leak deaths
Yadgir Gas Leak: State Orders Detailed Inquiry, Assures Compensation · deccanchronicle.com

Something dangerous happened at a medicine-making factory in a place called Yadgir, in Karnataka, India.

A gas called sulphur dioxide leaked out of the factory.

Three grown-ups who worked there got very sick from the gas and sadly died.

Two other workers were also hurt and are trying to get better.

The government's leaders were very sad about this.

They told officials to find out exactly why the gas leaked.

The company that owns the factory said it would give money — about Rs 20 lakh — to the families of each worker who died.

The government also promised more help through special worker programs.

Leaders said all factories in Karnataka should double-check their safety rules so this does not happen again.

Key facts

Incident
Sulphur dioxide gas leak at a pharmaceutical chemical unit
Fatalities
3 workers killed
Injured
2 workers
Location
Kadechur Industrial Area, Yadgir district, Karnataka
Compensation
Rs 20 lakh per deceased worker's family, assured by the company
Additional benefits
ESIC scheme and Factories Act compensation
Inquiry
Detailed investigation ordered by the state; Industries Department to submit a separate report
Officials involved
Priyank Kharge, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, MB Patil

Quotes

Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Home Minister

“"the statutory compensation due to the families of the deceased is released at the earliest"”
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