4 Drainage Workers Die On Duty In Solapur: Maharashtra

In Maharashtra's Solapur district, four drainage workers died on duty while working on Akkalkot Drainage system, on December 24. As per sources, two died on spot and two were rushed to hospital in serious condition. Locals blamed the Solapur Municipal Corporation for the incident and alleged that the workers were not provided with any safety equipments. Various social organisations have urged the government to take action against the contractors involved.