Kerala Human Rights Commission orders compensation for victims of toxic gas incident at Idukki waste plant

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has directed the Kerala government to provide maximum compensation to the families of three Tamil Nadu workers who died after inhaling toxic gas at a waste treatment plant operated by a hotel in Kattappana, Idukki district, in October 2025.

The KSHRC took up the matter in public interest following the incident at the facility. The commission's directive seeks to ensure adequate relief for the bereaved families while holding authorities accountable for workplace safety lapses.