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Days after SC ban on manual scavenging,3 die in Kolkata manhole

IndiaTimes Sunday, 2 February 2025
Three construction workers died while repairing a sewer joint at Kolkata Leather Complex, likely due to inhalation of toxic gas. The incident occurred shortly after the Supreme Court banned manual scavenging in major cities including Kolkata. The mayor announced compensation, and an inquiry has been launched to determine accountability.
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