
Chennai: A major accident has taken place at the Tata Electronics factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, in which three workers have died. There was commotion on the factory premises after the accident. The cause of the incident and other details have not yet come to light.
According to reports, Krishnagiri District Collector Dinesh Kumar has ordered a detailed investigation into the deaths.
The state government has also swung into action. Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Virudhai Magal Keerthana expressed grief over the accident and directed the district administration to extend all possible help to the affected families. She said the incident would be investigated fully and appropriate action would be taken on the basis of the facts that emerge.
Minister Speaks to District Administration
Keerthana said she has spoken to the district administration and directed it to provide all necessary help to the affected families. She asked officials to treat the matter seriously and take the necessary steps without delay.
She said the safety and dignity of workers in any factory or industrial unit are of the utmost importance. The value of workers' lives, she added, is greater than any production or business target.
Necessary Safety Measures Will Be Taken to Prevent Such Incidents, Says Minister
The minister assured that the accident would be investigated fully. She said appropriate action would be taken based on the causes that emerge. She also said the necessary safety measures would be put in place to prevent such incidents in future.