Pune Worker Dies in Tragic Fall Due to Contractor's Negligence
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News18•01-02-2026, 08:37
Pune Worker Dies in Tragic Fall Due to Contractor's Negligence
- •Ashok Dashrath Dengle, 49, died after falling from a wooden scaffold while painting a building in Pune's Taljai area.
- •The incident occurred on Friday, January 30, around 12:30 PM, at Gayatri Society.
- •Dengle's son, Amar Dengle, filed a complaint alleging the contractor failed to provide essential safety equipment like helmets and safety belts.
- •Police have registered a case against the contractor for violating workplace safety regulations.
- •Crime Branch Police Inspector Sonali Mithare is leading the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident.
Why It Matters: A worker died in Pune due to a fall from a scaffold, highlighting critical contractor negligence in safety.
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