Electrocution Tragedy: Labourer Dies on Bamboo Scaffolding in Thane

A 40-year-old labourer died of electrocution while working on bamboo scaffolding in Thane's Dombivli area. Police booked the contractor for negligence under IPC Section 304-A. The incident occurred when the labourer accidentally touched a live electric cable, leading to his fall and subsequent death in the hospital.

A 40-year-old labourer was fatally electrocuted while working on bamboo scaffolding in Thane's Dombivli area, police reported on Monday.

Following the fatal Sunday incident, authorities booked the work contractor and others under IPC Section 304-A for causing death by negligence. No arrests have been made yet, according to a police official.

The tragedy unfolded when the labourer climbed the scaffolding above a shop in Sonarpada locality to dismantle bamboo poles. He accidentally came into contact with an electric cable, lost his balance, and fell. Rushed to a nearby hospital, he was declared dead by doctors.

Police indicated that the contractor failed to institute adequate safety measures.

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