Four die of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas inside well in Bihar’s Gaya
Samira Vishwas | August 15, 2026 9:24 AM CST
Gaya: Four people, including a man and his son, died allegedly of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas while repairing a motor inside a well in Bihar’s Gaya district Friday, officials said.
The incident occurred at Garh Karmauni village in Dobhi police station area of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Chamari Manjhi, his son Dilchand Manjhi, Vikas Chaudhary and Vijay Chaudhary.
SSP Sushil Kumar said all four died after reportedly inhaling toxic gas inside the well.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the incident, and directed officials concerned to provide ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.
PTI
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