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A tragic accident at a Chennai construction site has claimed the lives of nine migrant workers from Assam. The workers were involved in extension work at the North Chennai Thermal Power Station when the incident occurred. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed the state government is coordinating with Tamil Nadu authorities. The exact cause of the steel arch collapse is currently under investigation by local police.

Key Points: Assam CM Coordinates Tamil Nadu Return of 9 Migrant Workers Remains

  • Nine Assam migrant workers died in Chennai thermal power plant construction accident
  • Four victims from Karbi Anglong District and five from Hojai District
  • Accident involved steel arch collapse at Ennore Thermal Power construction site
  • Tamil Nadu authorities investigating exact cause of the fatal incident
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Coordinating with authorities to bring back their mortal remains: Assam CM after nine workers die in TN

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms coordination with Tamil Nadu authorities to repatriate nine migrant workers killed in Chennai construction accident.

"9 migrant workers from Assam have reportedly succumbed to death after falling down at a construction site at Minjur - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Tiruvallur, October 1

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the State government is coordinating with the authorities in Tamil Nadu to bring back the mortal remains of the nine migrant workers who reportedly succumbed to death after falling down at a construction site at Minjur, Thiruvallur district on Tuesday.

In a post shared on X, Assam CM said, "9 migrant workers from Assam have reportedly succumbed to death after falling down at a construction site at Minjur, Thiruvallur district, today while carrying out construction works for extension of North Chennai Thermal Power Station"

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1973065542195105900

"4 of the victims are from Karbi Anglong District and 5 from Hojai District. We are coordinating with authorities in Tamil Nadu to bring back their mortal remains at the earliest," Sarma added in her post.

CM Sarma indentified the victims as: Munna Kemprai, Sorbojit Thausen, Phaibit Fanglu, Bidayum Porbosa, Paban Sorong, Prayanto Sorong, Suman Kharikap, Dimaraj Thousen, Dipak Raijung.

"My deepest condolences to their families and well wishers," he said. Earlier, a major accident took place at the Ennore Thermal Power construction site in Tamil Nadu, where a steel arch collapsed, leading to the deaths of nine workers.

According to Dr J Radhakrishnan, Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), these workers were from Assam and the surrounding areas.

"There was an unfortunate incident at the Ennore Thermal Power construction site where a steel arch fell and nine people died. These people were from Assam and the surrounding areas. One person is injured. BHEL officials are present at the spot," Radhakrishnan told reporters.

According to police officials, the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, and authorities are conducting a further probe into the matter

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see Assam CM taking immediate action to bring back the mortal remains. These workers deserve dignity even in death. Hope the families get proper compensation and support from both state governments.
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Michael C
As someone who works in construction safety, I'm appalled by these repeated incidents. When will we learn? Proper safety protocols could have prevented this tragedy. The investigation must lead to accountability.
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Ananya R
So many young lives lost far from home. These workers from Karbi Anglong and Hojai districts were building infrastructure for others while their own families wait anxiously. The system fails our migrant labor repeatedly.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the CM's response, I wish we saw more proactive safety measures rather than reactive condolences. Prevention is better than cure - especially when lives are at stake.
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Vikram M
May their souls rest in peace 🙏 The names mentioned - Munna, Sorbojit, Phaibit and others - represent real people with dreams and families. Let's not forget the human stories behind these statistics.

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