Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Man dies after tree branch falls in Delhi pruning accident
A 45-year-old man named Mukesh died in Delhi when a tree branch fell on him.
He was walking near a tree that was being trimmed by the Public Works Department (PWD).
The area was closed off, but Mukesh went into the restricted zone where the work was happening.
The PWD said the area was properly barricaded and warned people to stay away.
They are investigating the incident.
The police have started legal action against those responsible for the accident.
A 45-year-old man died after a tree branch fell on him during a pruning operation in Naraina Vihar, West Delhi.
The incident occurred when the man reportedly entered a restricted zone where the Public Works Department (PWD) was carrying out pruning work.
The PWD stated that the area was fully barricaded and all necessary permissions were in place for the tree cutting.
A case has been registered under provisions related to causing death by negligence, and further legal action is being initiated.
The PWD has ordered a thorough investigation and promised strict action if any lapse is found on the part of the contractor or officials.
- Who
- A 45-year-old man named Mukesh, resident of Naraina village
- What
- A tree branch fell on him during a pruning operation
- When
- January 8, 2024 (Thursday)
- Where
- Naraina Vihar, West Delhi
- Why
- The man reportedly entered a restricted zone where pruning work was being carried out
- Victim's Age
- 45
- Location
- Naraina Vihar, West Delhi
- Date
- January 8, 2024
- Organization Responsible
- Public Works Department (PWD)
- Action Taken
- Case registered for causing death by negligence