Kendrapada, July 28 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Dhenkanal District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police to submit a fresh report within four weeks clarifying whether the three workers injured in an industrial accident in April 2025 have received any monetary compensation.
According to the Commission's proceedings dated July 28, 2026, documentary evidence submitted before the NHRC confirmed that the families of the two workers who died in the accident were paid ex gratia compensation of Rs.20 lakh each, along with Rs.1 lakh each towards funeral and cremation expenses.
The reports further stated that the company concerned had borne the entire medical expenses of the three injured workers.
However, the...