Three JSPL officials booked for negligence over worker’s death

On May 3, Tapan Ghosh, the worker, died during treatment at a Raipur hospital after suffering injuries when an angle iron fell at the JSPL plant in Patrapali, said Raigarh police superintendent Abhishek Meena

Published on: Aug 13, 2021, 15:16:52 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh Police have registered a case against three officials of Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL) over alleged negligence related to the death of a 51-year-old contractual worker at a plant of the firm in the state’s Raigarh district two months back, a police officer on Friday.

On May 3, Tapan Ghosh, the worker, died during treatment at a Raipur hospital after suffering injuries when an angle iron fell at the JSPL plant in Patrapali, said Raigarh police superintendent Abhishek Meena. Meena added they registered the case on Thursday after a primary investigation into the matter.

“Ghosh worked for an engineering company which has a contract for the repairing work at the plant. Police found the plant management and the engineering company ignored safety measures, which caused the accident in which Ghosh died.” In all, five people have been booked for negligence.

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“We have started the further investigation into the matter and action will be taken accordingly,” said Meena.

A JSPL spokesperson said, “ We will comply with the guidelines laid down by the government and abide by the orders of the court of law in this regard.”

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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