Odisha CM offers financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to families of TN gas leak victims.

Bhubaneswar: On a tragic Monday, the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, expressed his heartfelt condolences for the Odia workers who lost their lives in the ammonia gas leak incident at a private seafood processing and export facility in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district. In a message of sympathy, the Chief Minister expressed his sorrow over the unfortunate incident and extended his deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased workers. He also wished for a swift recovery for the injured Odia workers.

Additionally, the Chief Minister announced a financial aid of Rs 4 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the families of each deceased worker. Meanwhile, the state's Labour Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia released a video message confirming the loss of five Odia workers in the tragic gas leak incident on June 21 in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. He also informed that a total of seven people lost their lives in the incident, which has deeply shaken the nation and the state of Odisha.

Out of the deceased, five workers were from Keonjhar district in Odisha. Upon receiving the news, the Chief Minister immediately called for a meeting with the Chief Secretary to discuss the situation and take necessary action. The state government is working diligently to bring back the bodies of the deceased workers to Odisha.

It is worth noting that the Odisha Government has been in constant communication with the Tamil Nadu administration to provide aid for the affected workers. The Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg, has also held discussions with her counterpart in Tamil Nadu to ensure proper medical care for the injured Odia workers and provide all necessary support and assistance. Following the Chief Minister's instructions, three senior officers from the Odisha Government have arrived in Tiruvallur to coordinate with the Tamil Nadu authorities and oversee the medical treatment and other arrangements for the injured workers.

According to sources, the leak occurred at a private seafood processing and export facility in Kannigaipair village, where a large number of migrant workers were employed, including women from Assam, Odisha, and Jharkhand. It is reported that around 120 workers were present at the factory when the incident took place, and many of them live on the premises. Authorities have stated that the ammonia leak originated from the unit's refrigeration or processing system and quickly spread throughout the facility.

The workers who were exposed to the gas experienced severe breathing difficulties, dizziness, and irritation. Some even suffered from bleeding from their mouths and noses, indicating the severity of the exposure. It is a tragic incident that has taken the lives of innocent workers and deeply affected their families and the entire state.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time. Orissa POST - Odisha's No.1 English Daily