Beltangady: A worker died while clearing a building in Beltangady as part of the Punjalkatte-Charmadi National Highway project on Thursday.

The incident occurred when workers were engaged in demolishing a building to facilitate construction work on the highway project. The worker reportedly died during the building-clearing operation.

The exact circumstances that led to the worker’s death have not been disclosed.

Incident during demolition work

The workers were carrying out demolition and clearing activities at the site as part of the preparations for the Punjalkatte-Charmadi National Highway project.

The project involves work along the highway corridor, requiring the removal of structures located within the proposed alignment. Workers had been engaged in clearing a building when the fatal incident occurred.

Details regarding how the worker was struck or injured during the demolition operation were not immediately available.

The incident has raised concerns over safety measures at construction and demolition sites, where workers are exposed to risks associated with collapsing structures, heavy machinery and other construction-related hazards.

Police register case

Following the incident, a case was registered at the Beltangady police station.

Police have taken up an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death and determine the sequence of events during the demolition work.

Further details regarding the identity of the deceased worker, the nature of the injuries sustained and the circumstances leading to the fatality are awaited.

Highway project work continues

The Punjalkatte-Charmadi National Highway project is aimed at improving the road connectivity along an important stretch of the region. Clearing existing structures forms part of the preparatory work required for the highway construction.

The fatal incident has brought attention to the need for strict adherence to safety protocols during demolition and construction activities associated with major infrastructure projects.

Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident as part of the police investigation.