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Three arrested in judicial custody over Periyapalayam seafood plant ammonia leak killing eight
The Hindu··23 Jun
The Hindu reported that owner Joseph Jegan, manager Mohan and Daniel were remanded as TNPCB, Revenue, Labour and Police departments investigated the June 21 leak that has claimed eight lives at the Tiruvallur processing unit.
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What It Means For You
- Industrial ammonia safety at seafood units faces criminal action.
- Prior 2014 leak raises questions about repeat violations.
- Migrant workers bore the brunt of the factory exposure.
What's Happening
- Three people were arrested on June 22.
- Eight workers have died from the gas leak.
- Multi-department probe is underway.
Plant History
- A 2014 leak at the same plant killed one worker.
- Child labour act sections were added to the case.
- Odisha officials are helping identify victims.
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