Toxic gas leak at fish processing plant: Five workers die

Mangalore: Five fishermen died after inhaling poisonous gas in Mangalore, Karnataka. Workers at a fish processing plant in Bajpe have died in a gas leak. Police said the accident happened late Sunday night. The deceased were identified as Samiullah Islam, Umar Farooq, Nizamuddin Syed, Mirzul Islam, and Sarafat Ali, all from West Bengal.
Ajan Ali, Karibullah, and Aftal Malik were admitted to Mangalore AJ Hospital with serious injuries.
Sameer inhaled the poisonous gas while trying to clean the debris in the tank and collapsed. Others were in danger while trying to rescue him. DCP Hariram Shankar said the factory did not meet safety standards. Four people were arrested in the incident, including manager Ruby Joseph.