Bhubaneswar: The death toll among Odia migrant workers affected by the ammonia gas leak incident in Tamil Nadu has risen to 10 after one more woman succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment this evening.
According to reports, Deepanjali Juang of Talaraidiha village under Banspal block in Keonjhar district died in the evening while receiving treatment at a hospital. Earlier in the day, Rita Juang from Tangiri Dubanali Sahi under Telkoi police limits also passed away during treatment.
With the latest fatalities, the number of Odia workers killed in the industrial mishap has increased from eight to ten.
The workers who had earlier lost their lives in the incident were identified as Shibani and Gita of Tangiri village under Telkoi police limits, Gumani and Jamini of Rangamatia village, Phulamani and Sajani of Kodipasa under Banspal block, Champabati of Talachampei village, and Subasi Juang of the Kantal area under Harichandanpur block.
Most of the deceased belonged to the Juang tribal community of Keonjhar district and had migrated to Tamil Nadu for employment.
The tragedy has triggered concerns over industrial safety practices and the protection of migrant workers employed in hazardous sectors. Authorities in Tamil Nadu are continuing their investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the ammonia gas leak.
The incident has cast a shadow of grief over several villages in Keonjhar district, where families continue to await answers and support following the loss of their loved ones.
