Overview

• The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance of reports that two workers died from asphyxiation while clearing an underground drainage line in Thiruverumbur on September 22.
• Notices were sent to the Tiruchirappalli municipal commissioner and the superintendent of police requesting a detailed account within two weeks.
• The commission asked for the status of the police investigation, details of any compensation to the families, and clarity on whether safety gear was provided.
• Media reports identified the deceased as Prabhu, 32, and Ravi, 38, who were reportedly hired by a construction firm for work on behalf of the city corporation.
• Thiruverumbur police have registered a case; Fire and Rescue personnel recovered the bodies, which were sent to Thuvakudi Government Hospital for post-mortem.