19-Year-Old Construction Worker Dies in Fall at Pune Building Site
19-year-old construction worker dies after falling from 19th floor at Baner site
Hindustan Times
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A 19-year-old construction worker, Raqib Ehsan Raqib, died after falling from the 19th floor of an under-construction building in Baner, Pune, India. Police have registered a case against the builder, site supervisor, and labor contractor for negligence in providing safety equipment.
- 01Raqib Ehsan Raqib, a 19-year-old construction worker, died after falling from a height of 19 floors.
- 02The incident occurred at the Virkar Seven construction site in Baner, Pune.
- 03Police registered a case against the builder, site supervisor, and labor contractor for negligence.
- 04Raqib was not provided with a safety belt, and proper safety netting was absent.
- 05The victim's family is demanding accountability and stricter safety measures at construction sites.
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A tragic incident occurred on April 23, 2023, when 19-year-old Raqib Ehsan Raqib fell from the 19th floor of an under-construction building at the Virkar Seven construction site in Baner, Pune, India. The fall happened around 9:30 AM while Raqib was working on an external iron framework. Although he was wearing a helmet, he lacked a safety belt, and the site did not have proper safety netting installed. Following the incident, Raqib's brother filed a complaint at the Baner police station, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the builder, site supervisor, and labor contractor under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for causing death by negligence. The family has expressed their grief and frustration, emphasizing that basic safety precautions could have prevented this tragedy. Authorities are currently investigating the matter to determine the extent of negligence and compliance with safety regulations.
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This incident raises concerns about construction safety standards in Pune, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations to protect workers.
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