Pune: Worker Dies After Falling From Tree In Baner; Contractor And Society Members Booked For NegligenceÂ
Pune: Worker Dies After Falling From Tree In Baner; Contractor And Society Members Booked For Negligence
Pune: A 66-year-old labourer lost his life after falling from a tree while cutting its branches in a housing society in Baner. The tragic incident took place around 4:30 PM on June 27 at Ruturang Park Society.
The deceased has been identified as Lahu Gulab Kshirsagar, a resident of Ingawale Chowk in Pimple Nilakh. Following the incident, his son, Amol Kshirsagar (34), filed a complaint at Baner Police Station.
According to the police, the society had hired a contractor, Ramesh Vaman Londhe, to carry out tree-cutting work near the compound. The contractor, in turn, had appointed several workers, including Lahu Kshirsagar, to complete the task.
While cutting branches, Kshirsagar reportedly lost his balance and fell from the tree, sustaining severe injuries that led to his death. Police stated that no safety equipment or protective measures were provided at the worksite.
Based on the complaint, a case has been registered against the contractor and the society’s office bearers under Sections 125(b) and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for causing death due to negligence.
Assistant Inspector Mahesh Thite from Baner Police Station is investigating the matter.
