Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Warehouse Owner Booked for Labourer's Death in Jabalpur
A man named Motilal Gotia died in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, because he fell from a high place while working.
He was installing a shutter at a warehouse called Kanika Sales Factory.
The owner of the warehouse, Kapil Khatwani, did not give him any safety tools or equipment.
Motilal got an electric shock and hit his head when he fell.
The police have booked the warehouse owner for not following safety rules.
This happened on August 13, 2023.
A labourer named Motilal Gotia died after falling from a height of 13 feet while installing a shutter at a warehouse in Jabalpur.
The incident occurred on August 13, 2023, at the Kanika Sales Factory in the Tilwara area.
The warehouse owner, Kapil Khatwani, was booked for not providing safety equipment or resources to the labourers.
Motilal sustained injuries from an electric shock and a head injury after the fall.
A case has been registered against the warehouse owner under section 106(1) of BNS.
- Who
- Motilal Gotia (40), a labourer, and Kapil Khatwani, the warehouse owner
- What
- Death of a labourer due to a fall from a height of 13 feet while installing a shutter
- When
- August 13, 2023
- Where
- Tilwara area, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The warehouse owner failed to provide safety equipment or resources, leading to the incident
- Victim's Name
- Motilal Gotia (40)
- Incident Location
- Tilwara area, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident Date
- August 13, 2023
- Warehouse Owner
- Kapil Khatwani
- Warehouse Name
- Kanika Sales Factory
- Cause of Death
- Electric shock and head injury from a 13-foot fall
- Legal Action
- Case registered under section 106(1) of BNS