India News | Three Die After Inhaling Toxic Gas While Cleaning Well in Haryana

Hisar (Haryana), May 21 (PTI) Three people died after allegedly inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a well in the Saharwa village in this Haryana district, police said on Sunday.

The victims have been identified as Jaipal, Narendra and Suresh, they said.

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According to the police, Jaipal entered the well but lost consciousness after allegedly inhaling the toxic gas. Narendra then went inside but did not return either.

Suresh and Vikram -- the fourth man hired to clean the well -- then went in to bring Jaipal and Narendra out. However, Suresh also fell unconscious and Vikram immediately came out of the well, they said.

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Later, the police recovered the bodies of Jaipal, Narendra and Suresh from the well.

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