Son finds father crushed under boulder
A migrant worker from Yadgir died after being crushed by a boulder at a stone quarry in Bengaluru. The victim had taken the high-risk job to pay off family debts, highlighting the precarious conditions faced by laborers.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the lack of safety standards in the informal labor sector and the economic desperation driving workers into dangerous environments.
As Rama Naik began his morning shift at the stone quarry, his son had just finished working the night shift at the same site and was on his way home. Within minutes, he was rushing back after hearing about an accident, only to find his father crushed under a massive boulder.
The article focuses on the human interest aspect and economic context of the tragedy without taking a partisan stance.
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