Lack of safety measures leads to tragic construction accident in Naroda, Ahmedabad

In a tragic turn of events, four builders have been apprehended and subsequently released on bail following their alleged involvement in a construction accident that claimed the lives of three workers in Naroda. The Naroda police have filed charges against Tarun Patel, Anil Patel, Suresh Patel, and Ashwin Suthar, invoking sections 304 (A) and 114 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertain to causing death by negligence and abetting an offense, respectively. The incident in question occurred at their construction site, known as Fortune Empire.

The complaint that led to these arrests was filed by Dungar Baranda, a resident of Rajasthan who suffered a profound personal loss. His grievance centers on the fatal cave-in incident that unfolded at the construction site, which resulted in the tragic deaths of his wife, Jivi, as well as two other family members, Kalu and Natwar Pardhi.

According to the Naroda inspector, S J Bhatiya, the four individuals named in Baranda's complaint were taken into custody but were subsequently granted bail, as the nature of the offense allowed for this legal provision. Baranda's account, as detailed in his complaint, sheds light on the circumstances leading up to the unfortunate incident.

He explained that construction activities had progressed to the point where the basement of the Fortune Empire project had been completed, and work on the first floor's ceiling was underway. Concurrently, excavation work for an additional building block had reached depths of nearly 25 feet. Baranda further asserted that adequate safety measures were conspicuously absent, especially concerning the excavated soil. Tragically, this lack of precautions resulted in a cave-in incident that entombed five laborers who were diligently working to clean the basement.

Jivi, Kalu, and Natwar, who were among the workers, became trapped beneath the collapsed soil and were pronounced dead upon their arrival at a private hospital in Naroda. The devastating loss of these lives has shaken the local community and underscores the urgent need for stringent safety regulations in construction practices.

In response to this tragic incident, the Bandhakam Majdoor Sangathan, a workers' organization, has demanded resolute action against those deemed responsible. Vipul Pandya, the secretary of this advocacy group, emphasized the importance of law enforcement setting a strong precedent in such cases. He pointed out that not only were laborers left without adequate safety measures, but work at the construction site persisted despite the looming threat of disaster, particularly in light of potential rainfall.

Furthermore, Pandya stressed the significance of builders being held accountable and providing compensation to the families of the victims. He also highlighted a disturbing trend, citing statistics from the previous year, wherein 45 construction laborers lost their lives in accidents at various work sites. Many of these incidents were exacerbated by builders failing to adhere to the safety regulations outlined in the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act of 1996.

This unfortunate incident in Naroda serves as a grim reminder of the dire consequences that can arise when safety precautions are overlooked in the construction industry. It underscores the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety standards and the unwavering commitment to protecting the lives of laborers who contribute to the development of our communities.

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