Pune: Worker Dies At Amit Bloomfield Construction Site In Ambegaon; Three Booked For Alleged Safety Negligence
Pune: Worker Dies At Amit Bloomfield Construction Site In Ambegaon; Three Booked For Alleged Safety Negligence
Pune, March 26, 2026: A construction worker lost his life in a tragic incident at a project site of Amit Bloomfield, near Smashanbhoomi in Ambegaon, allegedly due to lack of basic safety measures. Police have registered a case against three individuals associated with the project for negligence.
The incident took place at the “Amit Bloomfield” construction site located near the Pune-Bengaluru Highway. The deceased worker has been identified as Jyotiram Rajaram Shewale.
Based on a complaint filed by Ramchandra Sadashiv Shewale (26), a resident of Sangli, the Ambegaon Police have booked Sagar Malik, Pradeep Mujumdar, and other persons linked to the project.
According to police officials, the incident occurred on March 23, 2026, between 3 pm and 10:30 pm, near the Bloomfield crematorium area. Shewale was found dead inside a duct on the ground floor of the construction site.
Preliminary findings revealed serious lapses in safety protocols. The worker was not wearing a helmet or any protective gear at the time of the incident. Additionally, a duct on the terrace had reportedly been left partially open without adequate safeguards.
The complaint alleges that the absence of proper safety measures and negligence on the part of those responsible led to the fatal accident.
Police have registered a case under relevant sections, and further investigation is being carried out by Sub-Inspector Kalamkar. Authorities are examining safety compliance at the site and may take additional action based on the findings.
