New Delhi, July 13:The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of a sanitation worker and the injuries sustained by two others after they allegedly inhaled toxic gases while cleaning a sewer chamber in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

According to an NHRC statement, the incident reportedly took place near Pipli Naka on Bhairavgarh Road, where the three workers entered a sewer chamber and fell unconscious due to suspected exposure to toxic gases.

Citing media reports, the Commission said one of the workers died while undergoing treatment, while the other two are currently receiving medical care.

Taking note of the incident, the NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh and the Superintendent of Police, Ujjain, directing them to submit a detailed report within two weeks.

The Commission has sought information on the progress of the investigation and details of any compensation provided to the family of the deceased worker as well as to the injured workers.

"The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Accordingly, notices have been issued to the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh and the Superintendent of Police, Ujjain, seeking a comprehensive report on the matter within two weeks," the NHRC said in its statement.

The Commission added that the report should include the current status of the investigation and details of compensation, if any, paid to the next of kin of the deceased and the injured workers.