Bengaluru, Jan 31: In a tragic incident, four young labourers from Assam were found dead under suspicious circumstances at Mutsandra village in Hoskote taluk of Bengaluru Rural district on Friday morning. The deceased were working at a Coca-Cola warehouse and were staying in a labour shed near their workplace.
According to preliminary information, the four youths had cooked food late at night inside the shed with all doors and windows tightly closed. They were later found unresponsive in the morning. Police suspect that the deaths may have occurred due to suffocation, possibly caused by a lack of ventilation inside the closed shed. However, the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after post-mortem examinations.
The deceased have been identified as:
Nirendra Nath Taid (25), Dector Taid (25), Dhananjoy Taid (20) – All three residents of Borshamukh village under Dhokuakhana Police Station, Lakhimpur district, Assam. Jayanta Sinte (25) Resident of Shalmora village under Lakhimpur Police Station, Lakhimpur district, Assam.
Upon receiving information, officials from Sulibele Police Station rushed to the spot and initiated an investigation. The bodies were sent for autopsy to ascertain the precise cause of death. A case has been registered, and further inquiry is underway.
The incident has triggered panic and concern among local residents and fellow workers, raising serious questions about the safety and living conditions of migrant labourers working in industrial areas. Authorities have assured that strict action will be taken if negligence is found.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
