Three People Die from Suspected Toxic Gas in Chhattisgarh Well
In Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara, three individuals, Atmaram Sahu (55), Ramkumar Dhruv (45), and Rakesh Sahu (25), died after inhaling suspected toxic gas inside a well. The incident occurred in Kua village.
Atmaram Sahu initially entered the well for cleaning and fell unconscious. Ramkumar Dhruv and Rakesh Sahu then entered the well using a rope to help him but also fell unconscious.
Locals raised an alarm, and the police and local administration were informed. Navagarh Tehsildar Vinod Banjare and an SDRF team from Bhilai arrived at the scene. All three were taken out of the well and declared dead.
Officials suspect the presence of poisonous gas inside the well. Bemetara additional SP Jyoti Singh stated that the exact cause of death will be determined after post-mortem examinations and forensic analysis.
Earlier this month, five people died after inhaling toxic gas inside a well in the state’s Janjgir-Champa district.
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Chhattisgarh -: Chhattisgarh is a state in central India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural resources.
Bemetara -: Bemetara is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh. It is one of the administrative regions in the state.
toxic gas -: Toxic gas is a harmful gas that can make people very sick or even cause death if they breathe it in. It can come from various sources, including chemicals and decaying organic matter.
well -: A well is a deep hole dug into the ground to reach water. People use wells to get water for drinking, farming, and other needs.
SDRF -: SDRF stands for State Disaster Response Force. It is a special team that helps during emergencies like natural disasters or accidents.
post-mortem -: A post-mortem is an examination of a dead body to find out the cause of death. Doctors perform it to understand what happened.
forensic analysis -: Forensic analysis involves scientific tests and techniques to investigate crimes or accidents. It helps find out details about how and why something happened.
