Mangaluru: Two migrant workers were seriously injured after allegedly falling from the second floor of an under-construction five-storey building at Kotekar Beeri in Ullal on Thursday afternoon.
The injured workers have been identified as Shakir, 32, and Haider, 33, both natives of Delhi. The incident occurred while the two were engaged in construction work at the building.
Workers fall from second floor
According to preliminary information, Shakir and Haider were working on the second floor of the under-construction building when they accidentally fell while carrying out their duties.
The circumstances leading to the fall are being examined. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at construction sites, particularly for workers engaged in work at considerable heights.
Both workers sustained serious injuries in the fall. Fellow workers and others at the site reportedly arranged for immediate medical assistance following the incident.
Shakir reportedly in critical condition
The injured workers were shifted to a private hospital in Deralakatte soon after the incident.
Shakir, 32, is reportedly in critical condition and continues to receive treatment at the hospital. Haider, 33, also sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment.
The exact nature and extent of their injuries have not been disclosed. Medical personnel are monitoring both workers following the incident.
Ullal police inspect the spot
Following the incident, Ullal police visited the construction site and conducted an inspection.
A complaint has been registered in connection with the incident, and police have begun an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Officials are expected to examine the construction site and gather information from workers and other persons present at the location when the incident occurred.
The investigation will also look into whether appropriate safety precautions were in place at the construction site at the time of the incident.
Focus on construction site safety
Accidents involving workers at construction sites can result in serious injuries, particularly when work is being carried out on upper floors of buildings. Safety equipment, protective gear and appropriate precautions are important when workers are engaged in construction activities at height.
In the latest incident, police are investigating how the two workers fell from the second floor and whether any safety-related factors contributed to the accident.
The authorities are yet to establish the precise cause of the fall.
Investigation underway
The incident has brought attention to the working conditions of migrant labourers employed in the construction sector. Shakir and Haider, both from Delhi, were working at the Kotekar Beeri construction site when the accident occurred.
With a complaint now registered, Ullal police are continuing their investigation. Statements from the injured workers, co-workers and other witnesses may help establish the sequence of events leading to the fall.
Police are also expected to examine the site conditions as part of the inquiry.
The priority remains the treatment and recovery of the two injured workers, particularly Shakir, whose condition has been reported as critical. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.