Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:19pm on 15 Apr 2024,Monday India Global
A Singaporean operations technician, Leck Ching Hwa, was sentenced to four months in jail for negligence leading to the death of 30-year-old Indian national Palanivel Pandidurai. The incident occurred in September 2020 at the Singapore Refining Company plant. Palanivel died of multi-organ failure after being exposed to hydrogen sulphide gas, while two colleagues survived with serious injuries. The toxic gas release prompted legal action, highlighting the need for stringent safety measures in industrial settings. The court found Leck guilty of directing workers to continue working despite the hazardous conditions, resulting in tragic consequences.
