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Tragedy Strikes Vikhroli: Laborer Falls to Death
30 Nov
Summary
- A 37-year-old carpenter died after a fall from a second-floor building.
- The labour contractor faces charges of causing death by negligence.
- Allegations point to a lack of essential safety measures at the site.
In Vikhroli Kannamwar Nagar, a devastating incident has led to the death of a 37-year-old labourer. The victim, identified as Udayraj, a carpenter, tragically fell from the second floor of a building currently under construction. The Vikhroli police have initiated legal proceedings by booking the labour contractor, Ganesh Danawale, on charges of causing death by negligence.
The FIR was lodged following a complaint by Shailesh Yadav, a 23-year-old labourer. Yadav recounted that Udayraj was on a wooden platform near a window in his room on the second floor while talking on the phone, when he lost his balance and fell to his death.
Authorities are investigating the contractor for allegedly failing to implement crucial safety protocols at the construction site. This unfortunate event underscores the critical importance of adhering to safety standards in construction work to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
