UP: Three dead, one hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning tank in sugar mill
Bijnor (UP), Jul 18 (PTI): Three persons died and one was hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a tank in a sugar mill in Uttar Pradesh's Nangal here on Friday, said a police official.
Additional Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Vajpayee said, "The accident unfolded when Kapil (40) entered a tank for cleaning and collapsed due to poisonous gas. Upon witnessing this, Saunpal (49) went in to help him and also fell unconscious. Supervisor Muneshwar (45) then attempted a rescue but he also succumbed to the toxic gas. Finally, Prabhat entered the tank and he also collapsed."
The tank in which all four individuals became unconscious and fell into, contained two feet of rainwater. Fire brigade personnel, equipped with safety kits, responded to the scene and pulled the labourers out.
Kapil, Saunpal, and Muneshwar were declared brought dead by doctors. While Prabhat is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and is out of danger, said the officer.
"The bodies of the deceased are being sent for postmortem examination. Further investigations are underway," said the ASP.
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
