A 31-year-old man from Kakka Kandiala village in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, died in a fire while working in Dubai. The deceased, Ranjit Singh, son of Harwinder Singh, had been employed as a painter with a company there for about three and a half years.
Incident Details
The accident occurred a few days ago when Ranjit was working on the fifth floor of his company's premises. A pipe suddenly burst, triggering a fire that claimed his life. The exact cause of the pipe burst is under investigation, but the incident highlights the risks faced by overseas workers in industrial settings.
Body Repatriation
Ranjit's body was brought back to his native village through the efforts of Dr SPS Oberoi, a social worker and patron of the Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust. The Trust members transported the body from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar to Tarn Taran. Dilbagh Singh Yodha, district president of the Trust, along with Kulrajbir Singh Kang, Mukhram Singh, Gulbag Singh, Bikramjit Singh Kang, and others, accompanied the body to the victim's residence.
Last Rites
The last rites were performed in the presence of a large number of local residents, reflecting the community's support for the grieving family. Ranjit is survived by his parents and other relatives. The family has appealed for better safety measures for Indian workers abroad to prevent such tragedies.
According to Dr SPS Oberoi, the Trust is committed to assisting families in distress and will continue to provide support to the bereaved. The incident has drawn attention to the need for stricter workplace safety regulations in the UAE, especially for migrant workers in manual jobs.
