A worker died after falling from a construction structure at a company in Haridwar’s Bahadrabad Industrial Area, prompting a 4-hour protest outside the premises on Tuesday. The demonstration ended after police mediated an agreement between the company management and the worker’s family over compensation.

The deceased was identified as Sameer, a resident of Ibrahim-pur. According to the available account, he had been carrying out construction work at the company late on Monday night.

Sameer had reportedly completed welding work and climbed down from the structure. He then remembered that some material had been left above and climbed back up to retrieve it. He slipped during the attempt and fell, hitting an iron girder.

He suffered serious injuries and died at the spot. The account does not provide details of the construction structure’s height, the company’s name or the amount agreed as compensation.

Protest outside company

After news of the death spread, villagers and workers’ organisations gathered outside the company. Members of the Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Sangh, Inquilabi Union and Bhim Army Kanshi Ram Dal joined the protest and sought appropriate compensation for the family.

The protesters staged a sit-in at the company gate for around 4 hours. The demonstration affected operations and disrupted production work at the company.

Inspector Manohar Bhandari said police were sent to the location to maintain public order. Police mediation brought the company management and the deceased worker’s family together for discussions on compensation.

The protest was called off after the 2 sides reached an agreement. The available information does not specify the terms or value of that agreement.

Those present during the protest included Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Sangh state president Popin Kumar Maurya, advocate Ankush Sherwal, Yogesh Karnwal, Pankaj Gawadi, Monu Ambedkar, Monu Pradhan, Rehman and Amit Singhania, along with others.

Conclusion

Sameer’s death during construction work led to a 4-hour protest that affected production at the Bahadrabad company. The demonstration ended after police mediation produced an agreement between the management and the family on compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the worker die?

Sameer died at a company in the Bahadrabad Industrial Area of Haridwar after falling from a construction structure.

Q. When did the incident occur?

The incident occurred late on Monday night while Sameer was carrying out construction work.

Q. How did the fall happen?

He reportedly climbed back onto the structure to collect material he had left behind, slipped and struck an iron girder.

Q. Why did people protest?

Villagers and several organisations demanded appropriate compensation for Sameer’s family.

Q. How long did the protest continue?

The sit-in outside the company continued for around 4 hours.

Q. What ended the demonstration?

The protest ended after police mediation led to an agreement between the company management and Sameer’s family over compensation.