Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Kishtwar Laborer Dies at Project Site, Sparks Political Dispute
A worker sadly died at a construction project in Jammu after falling into a river.
This caused a fight between politicians at the hospital.
One politician wants the company to pay money to the worker's family and make sure workers are safe.
The other politician said they were making a big deal out of it.
Union leaders also spoke up, saying the company was not protecting its workers.
They are asking for an investigation and want the company to be held responsible.
A 38-year-old laborer died after falling into the Chenab river at the Kiru Hydropower Project.
The incident occurred in Kishtwar, Jammu, prompting political clashes at the hospital.
District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Pooja Thakur demanded justice and compensation.
BJP MLA Shagun Parihar accused Thakur of politicizing the issue, while Thakur criticized the BJP's stance.
Union leaders and the DDC chairperson both raised concerns about worker safety and project management negligence.
- Who
- Rakesh Kumar, a 38-year-old laborer.
- What
- A laborer died after falling into the Chenab river.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the event is recent.
- Where
- Kiru Hydropower Project in Kishtwar, Jammu.
- Why
- The incident has raised questions about worker safety and corporate responsibility.
Critics' View
Company's Defense
Company's responsibility
Critics' View
Project management ignored safety concerns, leading to the death of Rakesh Kumar.
Company's Defense
The company is providing compensation and employment to the family.
Political Involvement
Critics' View
BJP is backing the project management instead of supporting the labourers
Company's Defense
DDC Chairperson is politicizing the tragedy.
- Deceased
- Rakesh Kumar
- Age
- 38
- Location
- Kiru Hydropower Project, Kishtwar
- Cause of Death
- Fall into Chenab river
- Political Parties Involved
- National Conference, BJP
- Project Name
- Kiru Hydropower Project
- Union Involved
- State Central Labour Union