Hyderabad: The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC), headed by Chairperson Dr. Justice Shameem Akther, has taken suo-motu cognizance of the death of two workers due to chloroform vapour leakage at Saraca Laboratories Limited at Jinnaram mandal in Sangareddy district on Thursday night.
It also took on record of the reports published in Deccan Chronicle and other newspapers. According to the reports, several other workers also fell ill and were shifted to hospitals. The Telangana Pollution Control Board reportedly ordered the closure of the unit following an inspection.
Observing that the incident raises serious concerns regarding industrial safety and the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Commission has called for a detailed report from the Sangareddy district Collector, on the circumstances of the incident and details of the deceased and injured workers.
It also sought a report on the medical assistance provided apart from safety measures and action taken by the authorities, by November 26.
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