Five, including woman, die of asphyxiation inside septic tank in Chhattisgarh

Jashpur SP Prashant Thakur said the five had gone inside the tank for some repair work.

Published on: Sep 16, 2018, 17:28:36 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Five persons, including a woman, died of suspected asphyxiation inside a septic tank of a house in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday.

Police also rushed to the spot with rescue equipment and brought out the five and rushed them to the hospital, where they were declared dead. (AP File Photo)

Jashpur SP Prashant Thakur said the five had gone inside the tank for some repair work.

The deceased were identified as the house owner’s wife Savitri (45), Badu Tam (60), Paramjeet Paikra (19) and two workers Ramjeevan Ram (35) and Ishwar Sai (40).

Initially, two workers went inside the septic tank in Pandripani village under Farsabahar police station to remove the wooden logs which supported the slab of the tank, but they did not come out. Subsequently, two others went inside but they also did not return. Then, the wife of house owner went inside and she too did not come out, the SP said.

A child who was around raised an alarm and the villagers gathered, the SP said.

Police also rushed to the spot with rescue equipment and brought out the five and rushed them to the hospital, where they were declared dead, the SP said, adding that the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the 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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