Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Laborer Dies in Fall at NIT Durgapur, Family Seeks Compensation
A worker named Kanai Barua sadly passed away after falling from a high place while working at a school called NIT Durgapur.
He was an asbestos laborer, and the accident happened on Monday morning.
People took him to the hospital, but he didn't make it.
His family is very sad and wants the school to give them money as compensation.
They are also saying that the worker wasn't wearing a safety belt, and other safety rules weren't followed.
A contractual laborer died after falling from a height of 40 feet at NIT Durgapur.
The incident occurred on Monday morning while the worker was on duty.
The deceased, Kanai Barua, was an asbestos laborer, and was rushed to two hospitals.
Family members protested at the NIT Durgapur gate, demanding compensation.
Safety regulations were reportedly not followed, contributing to the accident.
- Who
- Kanai Barua, an asbestos laborer.
- What
- A contractual laborer died after falling from a 40-foot height.
- When
- Monday morning.
- Where
- National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur.
- Why
- The accident occurred because of not wearing any safety belt and other safety norms have been flouted
Family
NIT Durgapur Management
Safety Concerns and Compensation
Family
The accident was due to the victim not wearing any safety belt and all safety norms have been flouted.
NIT Durgapur Management
The management of NIT Durgapur has to provide compensation for the family.
- Victim
- Kanai Barua
- Occupation
- Asbestos laborer
- Location
- NIT Durgapur
- Incident Type
- Fatal fall
- Cause
- Not wearing safety belt and flouting safety norms
- Demands
- Compensation for the family