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Crime
Four Workers Die in Ujjain's Hotel Shriganga Gas Leak; Probe Stalls After 10 Days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 09:47 AM
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Four hotel staff members died when a toxic gas was released during cleaning of a food‑waste chamber at Hotel Shriganga in Ujjain, and ten days later the investigation remains stalled as management has not produced required documents despite a police notice.
A lethal gas leak occurred at Hotel Shriganga in Ujjain while workers were cleaning its food‑waste chamber, resulting in the deaths of four employees. The incident, which has shocked the local community, was reported as an accidental release of a toxic substance used in waste management.
Ujjain police issued a formal notice to the hotel management demanding all relevant records, including maintenance logs and safety clearances, to aid the investigation. Despite the notice, the hotel has not submitted the requested documents, prompting concerns about possible procedural lapses.
Ten days after the tragedy, the probe remains at a standstill, with investigators unable to verify whether safety protocols were breached or if equipment failure contributed to the gas exposure. Authorities have warned that continued non‑cooperation could lead to further legal action against the establishment.
Ujjain police issued a formal notice to the hotel management demanding all relevant records, including maintenance logs and safety clearances, to aid the investigation. Despite the notice, the hotel has not submitted the requested documents, prompting concerns about possible procedural lapses.
Ten days after the tragedy, the probe remains at a standstill, with investigators unable to verify whether safety protocols were breached or if equipment failure contributed to the gas exposure. Authorities have warned that continued non‑cooperation could lead to further legal action against the establishment.