Cops attacked, tear gas shells fired: Worker’s death sparks violence in Gujarat
On Thursday, a gathering of villagers in Kalamsar village, Gujarat's Anand district, turned violent following the death of a factory worker. The incident began when villagers demanded compensation for Ranjitsinh Natubhai Singha, who died after an iron pole allegedly fell on him and another worker. Despite sustaining serious injuries, Singha passed away later in a hospital.
As news of the tragedy spread, villagers grew angry and demanded justice and compensation for the worker's family. Police intervened, firing tear-gas shells and using lathis to disperse the crowd, resulting in injuries to five people, including three policemen. The standoff concluded after the company agreed to pay Rs 30 lakh in compensation.
Additional police units were deployed to restore order, and a separate case was registered for the vandalism.
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