Jaipur, April 22 -- The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission (RSHRC) has taken serious note of the recent deaths of sanitation workers while cleaning a sewer in Jaipur and termed the incident extremely grave and sensitive, directing immediate administrative action and a detailed inquiry. In its order issued on Tuesday, the Commission observed that forcing sanitation workers to enter gas-filled sewers without adequate safety measures amounts to a "serious inhuman act," despite clear directions and guidelines issued from time to time, including those by the Supreme Court of India. The two contract labourers had died after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a sewer tank in Jaipur's Jhotwara zone. The deceased were identified as Rambabu and Ajay, both Jaipur natives. Valmiki Safai Karamchari Sangathan president Nandlal Dandoria had said that the two labourers were not provided any safety measures during the work that led to the mishap. Police said that the workers screamed for two to three minutes after entering the tank before losing consciousness. The Commission referred to a recent incident in the Jhotwara area of Jaipur, where two sanitation workers died while cleaning a sewer. Calling the deaths tragic and deeply distressing, it noted that two young lives were lost, leaving their families devastated. It also underlined that compensation can never replace human life. Taking a strict view, the Commission directed that action be initiated against the concerned officials of the local body, contractors, and representatives found responsible for the incident. It stressed that prompt financial compensation must be provided to the families of the deceased. The order also cited reports regarding the cancellation of the work order of the firm involved and the constitution of a six-member committee to investigate the matter. The panel includes the District Collector of Jaipur, Police Commissioner Jaipur, officials of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, and representatives from the social justice department....