Extracted Data Points

  • Two sanitation workers died while cleaning a sewer at Puri Pranam Society in Greater Faridabad, Haryana on May 2, 2026
  • Workers entered a manhole on directions of Estate Manager of the building without any protective gear or gas masks
  • National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to Commissioner, Municipal Corporation and Commissioner of Police, Faridabad, Haryana
  • Notices demand detailed report on the matter within two weeks
  • Report must include status of investigation and compensation paid to next of kin of deceased persons
  • Incident violates Supreme Court guidelines and NHRC advisory emphasizing mechanized cleaning of sewers with adequate safety gear
  • Commission notes such incidents continue to occur frequently despite existing guidelines