Three construction workers died on Monday after falling inside a septic tank in a village in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, police said.
The police along with a disaster management team rushed to the spot and pulled out the bodies from the tank.
"Three labourers fell inside a septic tank while the cleaning work was going on in Rasapunja village of South 24 Parganas district's Bishnupur on Monday morning. All three were later found dead," an officer from Bishnupur police station said.
The identity of the workers is yet to be ascertained.
"We are trying to find out how they fell into the tank. The condition of the septic tank also needs to be checked," he added.
--IANS
mgr/nks/bg
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app