Noida, July 15 -- A sanitation worker died during sewer cleaning work in Noida after he became entangled in wires inside a manhole, prompting the Noida Authority to order criminal action against the contractor and initiate disciplinary proceedings against officials.

According to the Noida Authority, the incident occurred on Tuesday (July 14) at the T-point near Sector-93B and Gejha Village under the jurisdiction of Water Division III, where a deep sewer line was being cleaned.

The deceased, identified as Shiva, was engaged in clearing a blockage inside a sewer manhole while wearing safety equipment, including a safety belt, oxygen mask and other protective gear.

The Authority said that when field staff attempted to pull him out after s...