10 hrs ago

Santacruz Sewer Tragedy Leaves Worker Dead, Another Hospitalised

Two workers were cleaning a drain at a housing society in Mumbai.

They entered a sewer manhole during the work.

Both workers fell or became trapped inside.

Firefighters rescued them and took them to a hospital.

One worker, Santosh Kashate, was 50 years old and died.

The other worker, Ajay Thakur, was 30 and remained under treatment.

The workers were hired privately rather than being municipal employees.

Police are checking whether safety rules were followed and who was responsible.

Key facts

Fatality: Santosh Kashate, 50, was declared dead on arrival at V N Desai Hospital.
Injured worker: Ajay Thakur, 30, was found unconscious and remained under treatment.
Location: Bhavya Niketan Society, Golibar Road No. 8, Santacruz East, Mumbai.
Work involved: Clearing the society’s internal sewer and drainage line.
Workers’ status: The two workers were private workers and were not Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation staff.
Police action: Vakola police were preparing a negligence case against the contractor and said society members could also face a case.
Rescue: Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel rescued the workers and transported them to V N Desai Hospital.

freepressjournal.in · 10 hrs ago