Labourers work at a construction site. (Representative image)
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Bengaluru: An operator and a mechanic died when a material lift collapsed at a construction site in eastern Bengaluru on Wednesday, officials said.
The deceased are Sathya Kumar (24), a lift operator from Bihar, and Muthappa KA (20), a lift mechanic from Madikeri. The incident occurred at an SS VR construction site within the Varthur police limits.
On Thursday, Kumar’s wife lodged a complaint with the Varthur police, alleging gross negligence by the contractor, Sudheer, and the site engineer, whose name is yet to be confirmed.
A case has been registered under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (causing death by negligence).
Police said autopsies will be conducted on Friday, after which the bodies will be handed over to the families. Further investigation is underway.