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2 Labourers Die in Bihar Septic Tank Accident

Two labourers die, police investigate safety protocols

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 14 September 2026 at 06:02 pm
2 Labourers Die in Bihar Septic Tank Accident

Two labourers, Sonu Kumar and Mohammad Jahangir, died of asphyxiation on Monday while removing shuttering from a newly constructed septic tank in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district.

The incident occurred in the Sikandarpur police station area of the district.

According to Muzaffarpur SDPO-1 Suresh Kumar, the two labourers entered the tank to remove the shuttering but subsequently died of asphyxiation.

After police reached the site, the bodies were pulled out using a rope.

Shuttering is a temporary mould or casing used in construction to hold and shape wet concrete.

Police are investigating the case from all angles to examine whether there was any breach of safety protocols.

The septic tank had been closed for around 15 days after its construction.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.

The incident highlights the importance of following safety protocols in construction work.

The police investigation will help determine if any safety rules were violated.

The deaths of the two labourers are a tragic reminder of the risks involved in construction work.

The incident will likely lead to increased scrutiny of safety measures in the construction industry.

The Muzaffarpur district authorities will likely take steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

The construction industry is a significant sector in India, and accidents like this one can have serious consequences.

The use of proper safety equipment and training is essential to prevent such incidents.

The police investigation will help identify the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The incident is a reminder of the need for increased awareness about safety protocols in the construction industry.

The septic tank was newly constructed, and the labourers were removing the shuttering as part of the final stages of construction.

The fact that the tank had been closed for 15 days suggests that there may have been a buildup of toxic gases, which could have contributed to the asphyxiation of the labourers.

The police investigation will help determine the exact cause of the accident.

In conclusion, the deaths of the two labourers in the septic tank accident in Muzaffarpur district are a tragic reminder of the risks involved in construction work.

The incident highlights the importance of following safety protocols and using proper safety equipment to prevent such accidents.

The police investigation will help identify the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What caused the death of the two labourers?

The two labourers died of asphyxiation while removing shuttering from a septic tank.

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred in the Sikandarpur police station area of Muzaffarpur district in Bihar.

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