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Contractor Burns Worker Over Unpaid Wages
13 Sep
Summary
- Contractor and son arrested for setting worker on fire.
- Victim suffered over 70% burns demanding Rs 60,000 wages.
- Incident occurred in Bhikampur village, Pilibhit district.
In Pilibhit district, a contractor and his son face arrest for a brutal attack on a 55-year-old construction worker. The incident unfolded in Bhikampur village, Bilsanda area, following a dispute over unpaid wages totaling around Rs 60,000.
The victim, Ramdas, had reportedly sought the owed payment for work done in Gurgaon. After the demand, he was allegedly doused with diesel and set on fire by the contractor, Rajesh Kumar, and his son, Aniket. Ramdas is currently in critical condition with over 70% burns.
Police registered an FIR against the contractor and his two sons under sections related to attempt to murder and criminal intimidation. While Rajesh Kumar and Aniket have been apprehended, the search for the other son is ongoing. The victim's son filed the complaint initiating the legal action.
