ANANTNAG, OCT 4: A tragic workplace accident in Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district claimed the life of a carpenter and left another person critically injured after the two fell from the rooftop of Hamam Masjid while carrying out work on Sunday.
According to officials, the two men were engaged in work on the mosque rooftop when they accidentally slipped and fell from the elevated structure, sustaining serious injuries. The incident triggered an immediate response, following which both injured persons were shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for specialised medical treatment.
Despite efforts to save him, one of the injured succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while the other remained under treatment. The deceased was identified as Javaid Ahmad Khan, son of Ghulam Mohammad Khan, resident of Hassanpora, Bijbehara.
The injured person was identified as Shab-ul-Islam Ganai, son of Mohammad Jamaal Ganai, also a resident of Hassanpora, Bijbehara. He was shifted to GMC Anantnag along with the deceased for medical attention.
The incident has cast a pall of gloom over Hassanpora and the surrounding Bijbehara area, with the fatal fall occurring while the workers were carrying out routine construction or maintenance-related work on the religious structure.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances leading to the fall. The sequence of events at the mosque rooftop and other relevant aspects are being examined as part of the probe.
The incident once again highlights the risks faced by workers engaged in elevated construction and repair activities, where adequate safety arrangements are critical to preventing fatal falls.
