Tragic Wall Collapse Claims Lives of Two Laborers in Outer Delhi
In a devastating incident on Friday afternoon, two construction workers lost their lives when a wall collapsed at a factory site in Outer Delhi's Narela area. The victims have been identified as Ajay, aged 25, and Ram Milan, aged 45, both laborers working at the construction site.
Police Investigation and Hospital Declaration
According to police reports, authorities received information that two unconscious men had been rushed to a local hospital in Narela. A police team immediately proceeded to the medical facility, where doctors examined both individuals and declared them dead upon arrival. The bodies were subsequently transferred to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Eyewitness Account of the Collapse
Eyewitness Rampal Ahirwar provided crucial details about the incident, stating that the wall collapse occurred around 12:15 pm at a factory located in Bhorgarh Phase-II. According to his account, during ongoing construction work, loose soil and an unstable temporary wall structure situated near a drain suddenly gave way, trapping the two laborers beneath the resulting debris.
Safety Inspection Reveals Structural Issues
Following the tragic event, an inspection was conducted at the site which confirmed several alarming safety violations:
- The collapse of loose, unstable soil that had not been properly secured
- An unsafe temporary wall structure that failed to meet basic construction safety standards
- Evidence pointing toward possible negligence in maintaining proper safety protocols at the construction site
Legal Action and Police Case Registration
In response to the incident, police have taken serious legal action by registering a formal case at the Narela Industrial Area police station. The case has been filed under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS):
- Section 106(1): Addressing causing death by negligence
- Section 290: Pertaining to negligent conduct concerning the pulling down, repairing, or constructing of buildings
This legal action underscores the authorities' determination to investigate potential negligence that may have contributed to this fatal accident. The case registration marks the beginning of what is expected to be a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the wall collapse and the safety standards at the construction site.
The incident has raised serious questions about construction safety protocols in the area and highlights the ongoing risks faced by construction workers in urban development projects. As the investigation progresses, authorities will be examining whether proper safety measures were in place and what factors led to this tragic loss of life.
