Ammonia leak: Committee to inspect hazardous industries in Tamil Nadu (opens original article in a new tab)

Tamil Nadu government forms committee to inspect hazardous industries following ammonia leak that killed five workers, with financial aid and investigations announced

• Tamil Nadu Labour Minister announced immediate formation of a committee to inspect hazardous industries after ammonia leak tragedy
• Government will obtain reports from industrial safety, public health, and pollution control departments within 24 hours
• Chief Minister ordered detailed inquiry within three days and announced financial assistance to victims' families
• Five women workers died in ammonia gas leak at St. Peter and Paul Sea Food Exports Private Ltd.