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Two die after inhaling poisonous gas

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Two persons died after inhaling poisonous gas in a well in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district, police said today.

The incident occurred yesterday when Prahlad Singh Jat (56) and Sher Singh Valmiki (26) entered a well to repair a pump in Bhirani area. The duo fainted after inhaling the poisonous gas, police said.

They were rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared them brought dead. Their bodies have been handed over to family members after postmortem, police said.

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First Published: Aug 28 2016 | 4:42 PM IST

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