Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Labourer Killed in Khambhat Dam Site Mud Collapse
Imagine workers building a small dam and widening a road.
While digging, a big pile of mud fell on two workers.
Sadly, one worker, Pavan, died at the spot.
He was only 19 and came to Khambhat to earn money for his sister's wedding.
Another worker, Rakesh, was hurt and taken to the hospital.
The police are now looking into what caused the mud to collapse.
The project was supposed to cost a lot of money.
The authorities are investigating to find out what happened and how to prevent similar accidents in the future.
A 19-year-old labourer died in a mud collapse at a Khambhat construction site.
The incident occurred during the construction of a mini check dam and road-widening project.
The deceased was identified as Pavan Jawaharlal Paswan from Uttar Pradesh.
Another labourer, Rakesh Lakhanram Chauhan, was injured and hospitalized.
Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the incident.
- Who
- Pavan Jawaharlal Paswan (deceased) and Rakesh Lakhanram Chauhan (injured), both labourers.
- What
- A 19-year-old labourer died and another was injured after a mud collapse.
- When
- Friday morning.
- Where
- Hathiyakhad area of Khambhat town, Anand district.
- Why
- The collapse occurred during excavation work at a construction site.
- Deceased
- Pavan Jawaharlal Paswan
- Age of Deceased
- 19 years old
- Injured Labourer
- Rakesh Lakhanram Chauhan
- Location
- Khambhat, Anand district
- Project
- Mini check dam and road-widening
- Estimated Project Cost
- Rs 8 crore