Patna, 20 December (IANS). Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is saddened by the death of six laborers from Bihar due to the explosion of a water tank in a solar panel manufacturing factory located in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area of Butibori in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
He has described this incident as quite sad. The Chief Minister has prayed to God to give strength to the bereaved families of the laborers killed in this incident to bear patience in this hour of grief. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs 2 lakh each from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the families of the deceased laborers of Bihar in this incident.
He has also directed the officials to make arrangements for proper treatment of the injured laborers hailing from Bihar. The Chief Minister has also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has also directed the local commissioner of Bihar in Delhi to take stock of the situation and provide all possible assistance along with proper treatment to the injured and make all appropriate arrangements to take the mortal remains of the deceased laborers to their native villages.
Let us tell you that a tragic accident happened in Nagpur on Friday. Six laborers died when a water tank suddenly burst. All were residents of Bihar. Nine people were badly injured in this accident. The incident took place in New MIDC area under Butibori police station area.
The deceased who lost their lives in the accident are said to be residents of various villages of Muzaffarpur and West Champaran. Some of the injured laborers are also residents of Bihar. Prima facie, the cause of this accident is being said to be an error in maintenance. It is being told that the police is investigating the entire matter.
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