Karnal Tragedy: Two Laborers Die as Soil Collapses in Pipeline Pit, Contractor Blamed

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News18•20-02-2026, 08:33
Karnal Tragedy: Two Laborers Die as Soil Collapses in Pipeline Pit, Contractor Blamed
- •Two laborers died in Karnal, Haryana, when soil collapsed into a deep pit during pipeline laying work near Saunkra village.
- •The deceased were identified as 42-year-old Rampal from Sambhi village and 40-year-old Asaram from Bhiwani.
- •Rampal's wife stated that laborers were reluctant to work due to bad weather but were forcibly called by the contractor.
- •Concerns raised over lack of safety equipment and inadequate safety arrangements at the construction site.
- •Police are investigating the incident, with legal action pending based on family complaints and findings.
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