Worker working under MNREGA died in Solan

The incident took place on February 10 in Kandhar village of Arki tehsil when Roshan Lal was working to break the old stairs of the Panchayat house.

A 66-year-old man working under MNREGA in Solan, Himachal Pradesh died. The incident took place on February 10 in Kandhar village of Arki tehsil when Roshan Lal was working to break the old stairs of the Panchayat house.

During the work, Roshan Lal suddenly slipped and fell down the stairs. The old lintel also fell on him, causing serious injuries to him. Immediately after the incident, the people present on the spot took him to the hospital in Shalughat for first aid. Due to his critical condition, the doctors referred him to AIIMS Bilaspur, where he died during treatment.

Police investigation has revealed that other laborers were also working with Roshan Lal at the time of the incident, who have confirmed the accident. The family of the deceased has denied any conspiracy or negligence. According to DSP Dadlaghat Sandeep Sharma, the police is investigating the case under Section 174 BNSS. After the post-mortem, the body has been handed over to the family.