Three workers die of asphyxiation at Tata Electronics Marigold plant in Krishnagiri district

The three workers suffered breathing difficulties and collapsed. They were rushed to the hospital but died on the way. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Three contract workers engaged in cleaning work inside the nano-filtration feed tank at Tata Marigold Company in Krishnagiri district died of asphyxiation on Monday (November 9, 2026) evening.The workers, B. Akmal (28) and M. Sarathi Kumar (28), both hailing from Dharmapuri, and Kaveri (30), a resident of Hosur in Krishnagiri district, were engaged in maintenance and cleaning work inside the nano filtration feed tank at the company at Vanniyapuram near Rayakottai. The three suffered breathing difficulties and collapsed. They were rushed to the hospital but died on the way.On information, the Rayakottai police sent the bodies to Krishnagiri Medical College for post-mortem.Krishnagiri District Collector C. Dinesh Kumar visited the hospital.In a press release, the Collector said that preliminary investigation was under way to ascertain the circumstances leading to the tragedy and if there were any lapses in industrial safety measures. The district administration and the police were closely monitoring the law and order situation in and around the facility. Further details and action taken will be communicated in due course. Published - November 09, 2026 10:08 pm IST