Bhubaneswar: The death toll of Odia workers in the ammonia gas leak tragedy at a seafood processing factory in Tamil Nadu has risen to eight following the death of Subasini Juanga from Keonjhar district.

On the other hand, the last rites of five workers from Keonjar who died in the mishap were conducted today in their native villages.

On Tuesday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid floral tributes to the deceased at Bhubaneswar Airport before the bodies were sent to their respective native villages in Keonjhar district.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday at a private seafood processing and export unit in Kannigaipair village near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. A suspected ammonia gas leak exposed workers to toxic fumes, resulting in severe health complications.

According to reports, around 120 migrant workers from Odisha, Assam and Jharkhand were present at the factory when the leak occurred. Many workers suffered breathing difficulties, dizziness and irritation after inhaling the gas, while several collapsed at the workplace.

The Odisha government has been closely monitoring the situation and has deputed a three-member team to Tamil Nadu to coordinate relief efforts and extend assistance to affected workers from the state. The team is also working with local authorities to ensure support for the families of the victims and those undergoing treatment.