Overview
- The attack in Mahimanagar, Kamakshyanagar NAC, which occurred Wednesday morning, left four census workers injured, according to the sub-collector.
- Police detained two suspects, who are the sons in the accused family, and said their investigation into the assault is underway.
- Officials said the team was stoned and abused despite showing identity cards, with one enumerator reporting facial injuries and damage to her two-wheeler.
- After these incidents, the revenue department said it will issue a safety SOP, coordinate with police, and advise avoiding door-to-door work from 11 am to 3 pm during peak heat.
- A statewide letter directed collectors to track field staff and address heat risks after reports of a post-duty death, a missing enumerator, and several accidents, as the first census phase runs April 16 to May 15 with over one lakh workers.