Pune Laborer Dies in Tragic Fall, Contractor Booked for Safety Neglect

• A laborer, Deepak Se Gupta, died and another, Dinanath Menak Chaudhary, was seriously injured after falling from a height while painting a bungalow in Sahakarnagar, Pune.
• The incident occurred at a bungalow in Ganeshdatta Society where renovation and painting work was underway.
• Sahakarnagar police have filed a case against contractors Afsar Sheikh and Krantilal for neglecting laborer safety.
• Preliminary investigation revealed that essential safety equipment like belts, helmets, and secure scaffolding were not provided to the workers.
• The incident highlights the frequent neglect of safety measures in private construction, sparking anger among the working class.

Why It Matters: Contractor booked in Pune after laborer's death due to severe safety negligence at work site.