ESL has issued an official clarification regarding recent reports surrounding the death of contract worker Mahesh Soren. The company stated that the claims suggesting his death occurred inside the plant premises are completely false and misleading.
According to the report filed at Siyaljori police station, Mahesh Soren was not present on duty on 22 April 2025. His body was found in the forest area of Bhaga Bandh Adivasi Tola, not within the ESL plant premises.
As per the records of the facial recognition attendance system installed at ESL, Mahesh Soren last reported for duty on 20 April and did not enter the plant premises thereafter.
The company also made it clear that the death of Mahesh Soren is in no way related to any industrial accident.
ESL expressed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Mahesh Soren and affirmed its commitment to extend all possible humanitarian support to them during this difficult time.
The statement was issued by Deputy CEO, Ravish Sharma.