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Two Workers Killed at Gujarat STP; Contractor Ordered to Pay Rs 30 Lakh to Each Family
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:01 PM
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Two laborers died at a sewage treatment plant in Gujarat, and the court has directed the contractor to compensate each bereaved family with Rs 30 lakh.
Two workers lost their lives while working at a sewage treatment plant (STP) in Gujarat, according to reports. The incident, which occurred at the construction site, prompted an immediate investigation by local authorities.
The court has now ordered the contractor responsible for the project to pay a compensation of Rs 30 lakh to each of the deceased workers' families, reflecting the seriousness of the loss.
Officials said the ruling underscores the need for stricter safety measures at industrial sites, and they have urged contractors across the state to comply with existing labor‑safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
The families, while grieving, will receive the stipulated amount, which is intended to provide financial relief following the sudden loss of their primary earners.
The court has now ordered the contractor responsible for the project to pay a compensation of Rs 30 lakh to each of the deceased workers' families, reflecting the seriousness of the loss.
Officials said the ruling underscores the need for stricter safety measures at industrial sites, and they have urged contractors across the state to comply with existing labor‑safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
The families, while grieving, will receive the stipulated amount, which is intended to provide financial relief following the sudden loss of their primary earners.