Surat, Apr 9 (PTI) More than 100 workers of a diamond unit in Surat were rushed to hospitals on Wednesday after suspected consumption of water containing insecticide from a cooler on the premises, police said.

They are currently under observation.

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Workers of Anabh Gems, located in Millennium Complex in Kapodra locality, were taken to two different hospitals by the unit owner for medical examination as a precautionary measure, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Alok Kumar.

He said none of the 110 workers suffered from any poisoning-related ailment, but, they are kept under observation at hospitals.

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The incident was triggered by a torn plastic bag containing the insecticide floating in the cooler, though the outer paper bag was found intact.

"However, since it was a paper bag, some amount of insecticide likely mixed into the water which was drunk by workers," the police officer said.

Kumar said a forensic team is conducting investigations and checking the CCTV footage.

"Based on investigation, a case will be registered, and strict action will be taken," he added.

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