Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Jalandhar Factory Worker Dies After Scarf Caught in Machine
A 54-year-old woman named Archana Kumari died while working at a factory in Jalandhar.
Her scarf became caught in a moving machine and pulled her toward it.
The machine was stopped quickly, but her injuries were fatal.
Police came to the factory and spoke with workers.
Archana’s husband said workers did not have enough safety equipment.
He also said someone tried to settle the matter instead of immediately registering a police case.
That claim has not been independently confirmed.
Archana had worked at the factory for about three months to help her family pay debts.
Police are investigating what happened and whether proper safety measures were in place.
Archana Kumari, 54, died after her scarf became entangled in a machine at Mahindra Enterprises in Noorpur village, Jalandhar.
The incident occurred in the area under Maqsudan police station, and she died at the factory before receiving medical treatment.
Her husband alleged that workers were not provided adequate safety equipment while operating machinery.
Police recorded statements from workers and said further action would depend on the family’s statements and inquiry findings.
The family alleged that someone attempted to settle the matter after the accident, but this claim could not be independently verified.
- Who
- Archana Kumari, a 54-year-old factory worker, died; her husband Durganand Das made allegations about workplace safety and an attempted settlement.
- What
- She died after her scarf became entangled in a moving machine at Mahindra Enterprises.
- When
- The articles do not provide a specific date; Archana had been working at the factory for about three months.
- Where
- Mahindra Enterprises in Noorpur village, Jalandhar, under the Maqsudan police station area.
- Why
- The immediate cause was the scarf being caught in the machine; police are investigating whether required safety measures were in place.
Family’s Allegations
Police Inquiry
Workplace safety
Family’s Allegations
Durganand Das alleged that Archana and other workers operated machinery without proper safety equipment.
Police Inquiry
Police have not announced a conclusion about safety conditions and are investigating whether required measures were in place.
Post-accident handling
Family’s Allegations
Das alleged that the family was told an FIR would be registered if it did not agree to a settlement; the claim could not be independently verified.
Police Inquiry
Police said they recorded workers’ statements and that further action would depend on the inquiry and statements from Archana’s family.
- Deceased
- Archana Kumari, 54
- Workplace
- Mahindra Enterprises
- Location
- Noorpur village, Jalandhar
- Employment duration
- About three months
- Immediate cause
- Her scarf became entangled in a moving machine
- Police action
- Workers’ statements were recorded and the circumstances were examined
- Family allegation
- Workers lacked adequate safety equipment, and an attempted settlement followed the accident