Four workers die from suffocation in Ujjain hotel waste chamber, CM pledges aid

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh – Four workers were found dead inside the waste chamber of a hotel in Ujjain after they reportedly suffocated while performing cleaning duties. Local authorities say the men were trapped in the confined space where toxic gases accumulated, leading to asphyxiation.

Emergency services were called to the site, but the victims could not be revived. The hotel management has been directed to cooperate with the police investigation to determine whether safety protocols were breached.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed grief over the tragedy and announced a financial aid package for the families of the deceased, promising prompt disbursement of compensation.

The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of occupational safety norms in the hospitality sector across the state.