Laborer Dies in Kalyan Building Fall; Contractors Booked for Negligence

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News18•23-01-2026, 09:13
Laborer Dies in Kalyan Building Fall; Contractors Booked for Negligence
- •Sikandar Jiyalal Yadav, 19, died after falling from the 4th floor of the Atlantica building construction site in Kon village, Kalyan.
- •The incident occurred on January 6, with Yadav sustaining fatal head injuries after falling into a lift duct.
- •Police investigation revealed a shocking lack of essential safety equipment like helmets, safety belts, and nets for laborers.
- •Labor contractors Kunal Amrishbhai Borania and Ramesh Shankar Pawar have been booked for negligence.
- •The case was registered at Kon village Police Station following a complaint by the deceased's father, Jaylal Sannilal Yadav.
Why It Matters: A young laborer died due to contractor negligence at a Kalyan construction site, highlighting critical safety lapses.
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