Tragedy in Bihar: Four Labourers Die in Septic Tank Accident

Four labourers lost their lives after inhaling toxic gases inside a septic tank in Bihar's East Champaran district, causing violent protests. One survivor remains hospitalized. The incident provoked anger against doctors, leading to vandalism of a clinic and injuries to policemen.

Four labourers died after inhaling toxic gases inside a septic tank in Bihar's East Champaran district, triggering violent protests by a mob which vandalised a private clinic, set fire to an ambulance, and attacked a police party, leaving two personnel injured.

DSP Kantesh Kumar Mishra reported that of the five persons who had entered the tank, one survived and is currently undergoing treatment.

'The incident occurred in a village under Dhaka police station area. After they fell unconscious inside the septic tank, the five labourers were rushed to a nearby private clinic. Four were declared as brought dead. By the time a crowd had gathered. Family members of some of the deceased blamed the deaths on the laxity of doctors, leading to violent protests,' Mishra added.

The deceased were aged between 18 and 60 years, police said.