According to police, the incident occurred at the P tower of DLF Capital Greens residential complex in the Moti Nagar area, where the five were engaged in cleaning the tank that was about 30 feet deep and located in the basement.
AMN / NEW DELHI
Five men, aged 18-30 were killed on Sunday while cleaning a sewage treatment plant in DLF complex in west Delhi’s Moti Nagar on Sunday, police said.
The incident took place around 3.30pm, when the five men, who work as labourers, stepped into a deep sewage treatment plant of the DLF Capital Greens, a residential complex in Moti Nagar.
Survivors and colleagues of the workers alleged that cleaning the septic tank was not a part of their duty but they did it as they had been threatened that they would be sacked if they refused. They also alleged that they were not provided a safety belt or masks.
A spokesperson for DLF said that the sewage treatment plant is managed by JLL— a service firm.
“JLL is known for its high quality safety standards and service. We are waiting for the detailed report. We are sure that JLL will take all measures to take care of the families that have been affected,” a statement issued by DLF said.
In a statement, DLF said the services at the complex were maintained by JLL. Representatives of JLL did not respond to requests for comment. DCP (West) Monika Bhardwaj told The Indian Express that a case has been registered and investigations are on.