Alumina Refinery Tragedy: Compensation and Legal Actions Announced

The management of an alumina refinery in Chhattisgarh will pay Rs 15 lakh each to the families of four workers who died due to a hopper collapse. An inquiry has been initiated, and the factory cannot resume operations without approval. Legal action against six employees has been taken.

In a tragic turn of events, the management of an alumina refinery in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district will compensate the families of four workers who perished after a hopper collapse. Each affected family will receive Rs 15 lakh.

The district administration has mandated that the factory cannot resume operations without official permission. This directive follows an inquiry initiated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

The police have registered an FIR against six individuals, including the general manager, for their alleged negligence leading to the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)