Tragedy at Illegal Coal Mine: Three Labourers Die of Asphyxiation in Gujarat

Three labourers died at an illegal coal mine in Surendranagar, Gujarat, due to asphyxiation. The incident led to the registration of a culpable homicide case against four individuals. The victims lacked necessary safety equipment while working, leading to their tragic deaths. Bodies have been sent for post-mortem.

In a tragic incident, three labourers lost their lives due to asphyxiation at an illegal coal mine in Gujarat's Surendranagar district, police reported on Sunday. Authorities have registered a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against four individuals and are actively searching for them.

The deceased, identified as Lakshman Dabhi (35), Khodabhai Makwana (32), and Viram Keraliya (35), were working at a mine near Bhet village in Thangadh taluka without helmets, masks, or any other safety equipment at the time of their deaths on Saturday. The Muli Muli police station disclosed this information.

The first information report (FIR) highlights that the accused failed to provide essential safety gear to the labourers. Consequently, they succumbed to gas inhalation from the well they were digging. The accused individuals have been identified as Jashabhai Keraliya, Janak Aniyaria, Khimjibhai Saradia, and Kalpesh Parmar. The bodies of the deceased have been forwarded for post-mortem examinations.