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Four Dead in Ujjain's Hotel Shri Ganga Gas Leak; Probe Stalls After 10 Days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 02:31 PM
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Four staff members died when a toxic gas was released during cleaning of a food‑waste chamber at Hotel Shri Ganga in Ujjain, and the investigation has not progressed despite a police notice.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh – On the day of the incident, a cleaning operation inside the food‑waste chamber of Hotel Shri Ganga released a poisonous gas that killed four employees. The victims were identified as staff members involved in routine maintenance, and the tragedy has shocked the local community.
Ten days after the deaths, investigators say the probe has stalled. Police officials have issued a formal notice to the hotel management demanding submission of maintenance logs, safety certificates, and other relevant documents, but the management has yet to comply.
Authorities warn that the lack of cooperation hampers efforts to determine the exact cause of the gas leak and to hold responsible parties accountable. The case remains open, and further action will depend on the hotel's compliance with the pending legal requirements.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in hospitality establishments across the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of occupational health standards.
Local officials have pledged to monitor the situation closely and to ensure that any negligence is addressed through appropriate legal channels.
Ten days after the deaths, investigators say the probe has stalled. Police officials have issued a formal notice to the hotel management demanding submission of maintenance logs, safety certificates, and other relevant documents, but the management has yet to comply.
Authorities warn that the lack of cooperation hampers efforts to determine the exact cause of the gas leak and to hold responsible parties accountable. The case remains open, and further action will depend on the hotel's compliance with the pending legal requirements.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in hospitality establishments across the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of occupational health standards.
Local officials have pledged to monitor the situation closely and to ensure that any negligence is addressed through appropriate legal channels.