28-year-old sanitation worker dies while cleaning sewer in Noida village
year-old sanitation worker Shiva died while cleaning a sewer line in Gejha village, Sector 93, Noida.
The cleaning operation was carried out by Noida Authority, and a case has been lodged against the Authority and contractors.
Shiva entered the sewer with an oxygen supply and safety harness but failed to emerge after 30-35 minutes.
Police suspect toxic gases or water may have compromised his breathing apparatus; autopsy will determine exact cause of death.
A case has been registered under BNS section for death by negligence and the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.
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