Latest News | Labourer on Work Electrocuted to Death in Kota Village
Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. A 32-year-old labourer got electrocuted to death on Wednesday in a Kota village when a crane he was working with came in contact with an overhead high-tension wire, police said.
Kota (RJ), Dec 20 (PTI) A 32-year-old labourer got electrocuted to death on Wednesday in a Kota village when a crane he was working with came in contact with an overhead high-tension wire, police said.
The incident happened in Dhakadhedi village of the district when Ismail Ali was engaged in some sewer work and holding one end of a heavy iron plate being lifted by the crane, police said.
The kin of the resident of Santoshi Nagar in Keshavpura area staged a demonstration denouncing the authorities and refused to accept the body for last rites till an assurance of action was given to them.
Police booked a case of negligence against the crane owner and operator under section 304 (A) of IPC, Circle Officer Dharmveer Singh said.
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The family members called off their protest after they were assured of a monetary compensation, he said.
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