Aligarh Labourer Dies in Pipeline Work, Family Alleges Forced Entry by JE

The Times Patriot

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh): A 32-year-old labourer died after being buried in a mudslide while repairing a water pipeline in a 14-foot-deep pit on Railway Road on Saturday afternoon. A video of the incident has also surfaced, showing a large portion of soil collapsing into the pit.  The deceased, identified as Mahendra, a resident of Jawan, was working on a damaged pipeline when the incident occurred around 2 pm. He was pulled out by co-workers using a JCB and rushed to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead.  Mahendra’s brother, Rajkumar, alleged serious negligence and accused Junior Engineer (JE) Narendra Singh of forcing the labourers to work despite visible danger. “The soil was cracking from above. I requested him to stop the work, but he abused us and pushed my brother into the pit,” he claimed. The family also alleged that the JE fled the spot after the incident.  Following the death, family members created a ruckus at the hospital and briefly stopped police from taking the body for post-mortem, demanding action against those responsible. The situation was brought under control after police assured action.  According to the family, no safety measures such as helmets or belts were provided at the site. They also alleged that the work was being carried out without a proper tender and labourers were being made to work under pressure, even late at night.  Mahendra is survived by his wife Malti, a 16-year-old son, and an 11-year-old daughter. His wife has demanded strict action against the accused and compensation of ₹50 lakh.  However, Municipal Commissioner Prem Prakash Meena stated that safety arrangements were in place and termed the incident unfortunate. He said a three-member committee has been formed to investigate the matter and will submit a report within three days.  Officials have announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh for the victim’s family, while further action will depend on the inquiry findings. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also taken cognisance of the incident and directed officials to ensure support for the bereaved family.  #Aligarh #LabourDeath #Negligence #UPNews #BreakingNews

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00:00In Aligard, a tragic incident has claimed the life of a 32-year-old laborer, Mahendra,

00:05during pipeline repair work on Railway Road.

00:08Mahendra had entered a 14-foot deep pit to fix a damaged water pipeline

00:12when suddenly a massive chunk of soil collapsed, burying him alive.

00:17Coworkers rushed to rescue him using a JCB and pulled him out, but it was too late.

00:22He was declared dead at the hospital.

00:24A video of the incident has also surfaced, showing the terrifying moment the soil caved in.

00:30The victim's family has made shocking claims.

00:33His brother alleges that the soil was already cracking,

00:36and they had warned the junior engineer about the danger.

00:38But instead of stopping the work, the JE allegedly abused and even kicked Mahendra,

00:43forcing him into the pit.

00:45After the accident, the JE is accused of fleeing the scene.

00:48The family also claims there were no safety measures, no helmets, no belts,

00:53and that laborers were being forced to work under unsafe conditions, even late at night.

00:58Angry family members created a huge protest at the hospital,

01:02even snatching the body from police and refusing post-mortem until action was assured.

01:07Police and officials intervened, promising investigation, after which the situation calmed.

01:12Authorities have ordered a three-member inquiry committee,

01:15and financial assistance of 5 lakh has been announced.

01:18The victim's family, however, is demanding 50 lakh compensation and strict action against those responsible.

01:25Officials claim safety arrangements were in place, a claim now under investigation.

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