India, Nov. 10 -- Three workers died after suspectedly inhaling toxic gas at a factory near Hosur in Tamil Nadu on Monday, police said on Tuesday.

The purported incident took place when the workers were cleaning the wastewater storage tank at the factory belonging to Tata Electronics. HT reached out to Tata Electronics for a comment but did not get one immediately.

The state government said it would investigate the incident and take appropriate action. "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three precious lives at Tata Electronics' facility near Hosur. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for strength and courage for them during this difficult time," minister for industries S Keerthana said in ...