Published Nov 10, 2026 | 10:28 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 10, 2026 | 10:28 AM
Three workers die. (iStock/ Representational image)
Three contract workers died after allegedly inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a wastewater treatment tank at Tata Electronics’ Marigold plant in Vanniyapuram near Hosur in Krishnagiri district on Monday, 9 November evening.
The deceased have been identified as Sarathikumar (25), from Belrampatti village near Palacode in Dharmapuri district; Akmal Babu Bhai (28), from Thinnur near Panchapalli in Palacode; and Kaveri (31), from Jambooth village in Anumanthapuram, Dharmapuri district.
According to reports, the three were employed as contract workers through Nelco Company at the factory’s Marigold plant. They were working at the effluent treatment facility when they allegedly fell into a wastewater treatment tank and inhaled toxic gas under circumstances that are yet to be fully established.
Factory management rescued the three workers in critical condition and rushed them to a private hospital in Hosur. However, all three succumbed to their injuries despite medical treatment.
Hosur DSP Sudheer and Inspector Prakash visited the hospital and arranged for the bodies to be sent to the Government Medical College Hospital in Krishnagiri for post-mortem examination.
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Police have launched an investigation into the incident to ascertain the circumstances that led to the deaths. The district administration has also initiated an inquiry into the incident, with concerns raised over the safety measures followed during the cleaning operation.
State Minister for Industries Virudhai Magal Keerthana, expressing condolences, promised thorough investigation.
She wrote on X: “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three precious lives in the incident at Tata Electronics’ facility in Hosur. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for strength and courage for them during this difficult time.”
“I have spoken to the district administration and directed them to extend all necessary support to the affected families and ensure that the situation is addressed with utmost urgency. The safety and dignity of every worker must remain paramount. This tragic incident will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings. We must ensure that every necessary measure is put in place to prevent such tragedies from recurring.”
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three precious lives in the incident at Tata Electronics’ facility in Hosur.
My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for strength and courage for them during this difficult time.
I have spoken to the district administration and directed them to extend all necessary support to the affected families and ensure that the situation is addressed with utmost urgency.
The safety and dignity of every worker must remain paramount. This tragic incident will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings. We must ensure that every necessary measure is put in place to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
— Virudhai Magal Keerthana (@Keerthana4VNR) November 10, 2026
(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Subash Chandra Bose)
