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Intelligence Alert: Fatal Incident Involving Assam Migrant Laborers in Karnataka Sparks Inter-State Diplomatic Response

Agency Source: The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending New Bureau Release: January 31, 2026 | 13:16 IST
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A critical incident has unfolded in the Sulibele area of Hoskote taluk, Karnataka, where four migrant laborers from Assam were discovered deceased in their rented accommodation. Preliminary police reports indicate suffocation as the suspected cause, though investigations remain ongoing to determine the precise circumstances. This tragic event has escalated to the highest levels of state governance, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing his intention to formally raise the matter with his Karnataka counterpart. The situation underscores the complex vulnerabilities faced by inter-state migrant worker populations and the potential for such incidents to trigger significant political and administrative dialogue between state governments. The response protocol and subsequent inter-state coordination will be closely monitored as a case study in federal relations and labor welfare enforcement. Authorities are expected to provide further analytical updates as forensic and investigative details emerge.

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