Pune: Worker Dies in Tragic Fall, Contractor Booked for Safety Negligence

• A worker, Deepak Gupta, died and another, Dinanath Menak Chaudhary, was seriously injured after falling from a height during painting work in Sahakarnagar, Pune.
• The incident occurred at a bungalow in Ganeshdatta Society where renovation and painting were underway.
• Police investigation revealed gross negligence, as essential safety equipment like belts, helmets, and secure scaffolding were not provided to the workers.
• Sahakarnagar police registered a case against contractors Afsar Sheikh and Krantilal under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita based on a complaint by Munna Jokhuprasad Gupta.
• The incident highlights ongoing concerns about worker safety and the need for stricter regulations and safety audits at workplaces.

Why It Matters: Contractor booked after worker's death due to severe safety negligence at Pune construction site.