Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Deccan Cement: Clash Erupts After Worker's Death
Workers at the Deccan Cement factory in Telangana protested after a coworker died of a heart attack.
They argued for compensation, leading to a clash.
The management stated they discussed compensation with the contractor.
When police arrived, workers threw stones, injuring officers and damaging property.
A heavy police presence was established, and the police are investigating the incident.
A clash occurred at Deccan Cement following the death of a worker.
Workers protested, alleging a lack of compensation.
Police arrived to calm the situation.
Workers threw stones at police, injuring officers.
Police have increased their presence at the factory.
- Who
- Workers, management, police
- What
- Violent clash
- When
- Monday, September 21
- Where
- Deccan Cement Private Limited, Palakeedu, Telangana
- Why
- Following the death of a worker and protest over compensation.
Workers
Management/Police
Compensation
Workers
Demanded compensation.
Management/Police
Management had discussed with contractor.
Response to Violence
Workers
Initiated violence.
Management/Police
Responding to the violence and investigating the incident.
- Location
- Deccan Cement Private Limited, Palakeedu, Telangana
- Incident
- Workers clash with management, police
- Trigger
- Death of worker due to heart attack
- Injuries
- SI and home guard with minor injuries
- Police Response
- Deployed a heavy police force, SP inspected the factory
