5 workers found dead at brick kiln in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund

Police superintendent Dharmendra Chabai said that six workers went to sleep after leaving bricks for burning on Tuesday night

Published on: Mar 15, 2023, 11:24:12 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Five workers were found dead at a brick kiln at Gadhphuljhar in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district on Wednesday, police said, and added they are suspected to have died of suffocation after inhaling smoke.

A sixth worker was hospitalised (HT PHOTO)

Police superintendent Dharmendra Chabai said that six workers went to sleep after leaving bricks for burning on Tuesday night. “On Wednesday morning, some people found all the workers unconscious. Later, the five of them were founded to be dead.”

He said the sixth worker was hospitalised and his condition is stable. “Primary investigation suggests that the labourers died of suffocation due to emission of carbon monoxide from the brick kiln,” said Chabai. He added the bodies of the five have been sent for post-mortem.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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