Meerut: A tragic incident unfolded in Badaun district on Friday when three brothers, attempting to repair a malfunctioning mentha processing tank, inhaled toxic fumes, resulting in the deaths of two and leaving the third critically ill. All three were sons of the mentha unit owner, Battu Yadav.
Incident Details
The accident occurred in the morning at Suraini Papri, under the Faizganj Behta police station area, plunging the village into deep mourning. The large-scale mentha processing facility is owned by local businessman Battu Yadav. When a pipeline connected to the storage tank malfunctioned, his eldest son, 35-year-old Jaiveer Yadav, entered the tank to carry out repairs.
Upon reaching the bottom, Jaiveer was immediately overcome by highly toxic fumes and lost consciousness. Seeing his brother collapse, Rajesh Yadav, 22, rushed into the tank to rescue him but was instantly incapacitated. Battu recounted, 'Noticing both of his brothers trapped, my third son, Manveer Yadav, 26, jumped into the tank, but he too was quickly overwhelmed by the deadly vapours.'
Rescue Efforts
The sight of the three brothers lying unconscious caused widespread panic, drawing a large crowd of villagers. Risking their lives, several locals covered their faces with cloth and managed to pull the trio out using ropes. Before an ambulance arrived, villagers administered CPR for nearly 15 minutes in an attempt to revive them.
All three were taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared Jaiveer and Rajesh dead. Manveer, in critical condition, was referred to a higher medical facility in Moradabad. He is currently in the intensive care unit of a private hospital, on ventilator support.
Family Background
Jaiveer is survived by his wife and two children, aged five and eight. Rajesh had been married recently. The family and the entire village are in shock over the sudden tragedy.
