Tragic Incident in Badaun: Two Brothers Die from Toxic Gas Exposure
Two brothers die cleaning mentha tank in UP’s Badaun, third critical

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In Badaun district, Uttar Pradesh, two brothers died from inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a mentha processing tank. A third brother is in critical condition after attempting to rescue them. The incident highlights the dangers of working in enclosed spaces without proper safety measures.
- 01The deceased brothers are Jaiveer (24) and Rajesh (21); their brother Manveer is critically injured.
- 02The incident occurred in Suraini Papri village under Faizganj Behta police station in Bisauli tehsil.
- 03The brothers lost consciousness due to toxic gas accumulation in the tank.
- 04Local authorities are investigating the incident and assessing the situation for potential compensation.
- 05The family initially refused post-mortem examinations, which are necessary for processing compensation claims.
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Two brothers tragically lost their lives while cleaning a mentha processing tank in Suraini Papri village, Badaun district, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday morning. Jaiveer, 24, and Rajesh, 21, succumbed to inhalation of poisonous gas, while their brother Manveer is in critical condition after attempting to rescue them. The incident occurred when their father, Battu Singh, took his three sons to clean the tank used for processing mentha, a widely cultivated aromatic crop in the area. Jaiveer entered the tank first, followed by Rajesh, and Manveer entered to assist when they did not respond. All three lost consciousness due to toxic gas exposure. They were rushed to a private hospital, where doctors pronounced Jaiveer and Rajesh dead on arrival. Manveer was later referred to a medical facility in Moradabad. Local officials are investigating the incident, and a revenue department team has been sent to prepare a report. The family initially declined post-mortem examinations, but authorities are explaining the necessity for compensation claims under government schemes.
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The incident raises awareness about safety measures needed when working in confined spaces, especially in agricultural settings.
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