A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday, June 5, when the wooden planks and jacks installed to pour concrete in an under-construction house at Badaje in Amtadi collapsed, resulting in the death of a labourer. The deceased, identified as Prakash Kulal (45), a resident of Tadyalu in Amtadi, was also a member of the Amtadi gram panchayat.
The incident happened as the jacks and planks were being set to pour concrete for the roof of the house’s second story. Three labourers were standing on the planks at the time. While two managed to jump to safety, Prakash was severely injured. Despite being rushed to Thumbay Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries en route.
Prakash Kulal had been elected for the first time as a member of the gram panchayat. He had previously been with Congress before joining the BJP. He is survived by his wife and two sons. A case has been registered at Bantwal police station in connection with the incident.