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Story summary
- The Commission for Safai Karamcharis reports 31 sewer and septic tank deaths in 2026, with compensation paid in nine cases.
- Haryana recorded the highest number of sewer deaths in 2026, with eight fatalities.
- Across 2016-2026, 773 deaths were recorded and compensation was fully paid in 677 cases.
- 2019 had the highest annual toll with 131 deaths, followed by 2017 with 113.
