Mathura Gurukul Tragedy: 4 Students Die After Suspected Toxic Gas Exposure in Underground Water Tank (Video)
Four students died and another was injured after suspected toxic gas exposure inside an underground water tank at a residential Sanskrit school in Vrindavan’s Chaitanya Vihar area of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday. The students had entered the 12-14-foot-deep tank to clean it after a foul smell was detected.
Four students died and another was injured after suspected toxic gas exposure inside an underground water tank at a residential Sanskrit school in Vrindavan’s Chaitanya Vihar area of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday. The students had entered the 12-14-foot-deep tank to clean it after a foul smell was detected. According to Mathura District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh, the incident took place at a gurukulam run by Ashish Kumar Sharma. Around 200 students are reportedly enrolled at the institution, with nearly 100 currently residing on the premises.
Officials said the students first used a motor to drain water from the underground tank. After some water remained, one student entered the tank to clean it but soon became unconscious, apparently after being exposed to toxic gas. Four other students then entered the tank in an attempt to rescue him. All five students subsequently became unconscious and were pulled out by people present at the site before being taken to hospital. Mumbai: 2 Men Die After Inhaling Suspected Toxic Chemical Fumes Inside Public Toilet.
Vrindavan Water Tank Accident
VIDEO | Uttar Pradesh: Four students killed after allegedly being exposed to toxic gas while cleaning a submersible tank at a gurukul in Mathura; District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh orders probe. Further details are awaited.
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Four Students Die, One Survives
Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said the four deceased students were aged between 17 and 20 years. Their bodies have been sent to the mortuary, while police are contacting their families. The fifth student, identified as Rudra, survived and is undergoing treatment. Officials said he was conscious and able to speak after being referred for closer medical monitoring. Mumbai: 4 Men Die Inhaling Toxic Gas During Theft Attempt on Stranded Ship Off Coast.
Magisterial Inquiry Ordered
The district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. The investigation will examine how the accident occurred, whether the gurukulam had the required recognition and why students were involved in cleaning the underground water tank. Authorities will also examine CCTV footage installed at the premises. Further legal action will be taken based on complaints submitted by the families of the deceased, police said.
Other Gurukulams To Be Inspected
Following the incident, the administration said other gurukulams in the area would also be audited. Officials will inspect their buildings and facilities to identify potential safety risks and prevent similar incidents. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and directed officials to ensure rescue operations and proper medical treatment for the surviving student, officials said.
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