Five Workers Die in Kutch Asphyxiation Incident

In a tragic incident at Emami Agrotech in Gujarat's Kutch district, five workers died from asphyxiation while cleaning a sludge tank early Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 1 am when one worker lost consciousness after entering the tank to remove sludge; attempts by four others to rescue him led to their collapse and subsequent fatalities. Kutch (East) Superintendent of Police Sagar Bagmar confirmed the incident and stated that an accidental death case has been registered at Kandla police station, with an investigation underway. The victims have been identified as Sidharth Tiwari, Ajmat Khan, Ashish Gupta, Ashish Kumar, and Sanjay Thakur. Emami Agrotech is known for producing edible oil and biodiesel. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in hazardous work environments.