Labourer dies after falling from tree in N.R. Pura taluk
A 47-year-old labourer named Harish died after falling from a tree while cutting branches in N.R. Pura taluk. His wife has filed a complaint against a local resident, alleging that her husband was forced to perform the work despite being unwell.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues regarding workplace safety and potential coercion in rural labor practices.
A 47-year-old labourer died after falling from a tree while cutting branches in a forest near Aduvalli village in N.R. Pura taluk of Chikkamagaluru district on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Harish, a resident of Gadigeshwara in Aduvalli village. According to the police, he climbed a tree around 10.30 a.m. to cut leafy branches. He allegedly slipped and fell after a dry branch broke beneath him, sustaining fatal injuries.
Based on a complaint filed by his wife, Lakshmi, the Narasimharajapura police have registered a case against Girijamma, a resident of the same village.
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