Tiruvallur ammonia leak: Left parties seek ₹25-lakh compensation for families of victims

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A toxic ammonia leak incident in Tiruvallur, India, has prompted left-wing parties to demand ₹25 lakh compensation for affected families. Allegations include exploitative working and living conditions imposed on young female workers from other states.

In a statement, CPI(M) Tamil Nadu Politburo member K. Balakrishnan alleged the management had housed young women workers from other States in hostel accommodation under exploitative conditions and made them work until midnight, leading to the incident