Tamil Nadu Worker Drowns in Water-Filled Quarry Pit in Udupi
A tragic incident occurred in Udupi district on Thursday when a man drowned in a quarry pit in Brahmavar. The deceased has been identified as Arun, a resident of Tamil Nadu who had recently arrived at the site.
Details of the Accident
According to the police complaint, the victim, Thangavelu, aged 43 and a native of Palani in Tamil Nadu, was working as a stone breaker at a quarry operated by Bashir and Sharath Shetty. The quarry is located at Garkimath in Yedthadi village, Brahmavar.
Thangavelu was residing in a workers' room near the quarry along with his son Manikanta and his nephew Arun. Arun had arrived from their hometown just four days prior to the incident.
Between 11:30 am and 11:45 am on Thursday, Arun entered a nearby water-filled quarry pit to take a bath. He accidentally drowned in the pit during this time.
Alleged Negligence and Legal Action
It is alleged that due to extensive stone extraction activities, a deep pit had formed at the quarry site. This pit had accumulated rainwater, reaching a depth of approximately 20 feet, which posed a significant hazard.
Based on the complaint filed, the Brahmavar police station has registered a case against the quarry operators and others involved. The case invokes Section 106(1) read with Section 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for alleged negligence leading to the death.
The authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the extent of responsibility and ensure such tragedies are prevented in the future.
