Based on a complaint filed by his brother, police have registered a case under Section 106(1) (causing death by negligence) against two contractors, Manoj Dilip Patil and Murali Yadav. The complaint alleges that no safety measures were in place for workers at the site
The victim died on the spot after accidentally touching a live wire. Representational Pic
A 34-year-old labourer was electrocuted at a construction site in Thane district’s Govegaon area on July 30, police said on Sunday. The victim died on the spot after accidentally touching a live wire.
Based on a complaint filed by the victim's brother, police have registered a case under Section 106(1) (causing death by negligence) against two contractors, Manoj Dilip Patil and Murali Yadav. The complaint alleges that no safety measures were in place for workers at the site. No arrests have been made so far, officials confirmed, according to news agency PTI.
Mumbai: IIT-Bombay student found dead after alleged fall; police launch probe
In another tragic incident, a 22-year-old IIT-Bombay student was found dead after allegedly falling from a hostel building on the Powai campus. The incident came to light early Saturday morning. Powai Police, who are investigating the case, said the preliminary medical assessment suggests the student died between 2 am and 2:30 am. The exact time will be confirmed through the post-mortem report.
The matter came to light when some students spotted his body outside Hostel No. 17 and alerted the authorities, who promptly informed the police. Police, along with senior officials from the institute, rushed to the spot and sent the victim to Hiranandani Hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. His body was then sent to Rajawadi Hospital for post-mortem examination, officials said.
The deceased student, a resident of South Delhi, was pursuing a BTech degree at IIT Bombay and had been on campus since October 2022, police sources said. IIT Bombay officials confirmed that he was enrolled in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS). He had recently completed his third year and was now entering his final year. While police, for now, have declared the death accidental, an investigation has been launched to determine the reason for the student’s demise.
Senior police officials told Sunday mid-day that prima facie, the deceased student was reportedly under the influence of alcohol. During the panchnama, police learnt that on Friday night, the student and his friends had gone to the terrace of their hostel, a 10-storey building with the terrace on the top floor. They had ordered food and allegedly consumed alcohol together. However, during questioning, the friends stated that they had all left the terrace before 1 am, while the deceased chose to stay back, assuring them he would leave shortly. “Based on their statements, there is no indication of foul play at this stage.
(With PTI inputs)
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