Navi Mumbai Accident: 37-Year-Old Porter Killed After 50 Grain Sacks Collapse At APMC Grain Market
Navi Mumbai, November 4, 2026: A 37-year-old porter was killed after a stack of around 50 sacks of grain collapsed on him at the APMC Grain Market on Tuesday evening, bringing the safety of workers employed in the market's shops and warehouses under scrutiny. The deceased, identified as Ramraj Lotu, a resident of Turbhe Store, was employed as a porter at Shriram Kalyanji Agro, located at Shop No.…
In Navi Mumbai, a tragic accident claimed the life of 37-year-old porter Ramraj Lotu on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at the APMC Grain Market when a pile of roughly 50 grain sacks unexpectedly fell on Lotu, who was working inside a shop at Shriram Kalyanji Agro, Shop No. 3, M Lane. The collapse took place around 5 pm, trapping him under the weight of the heavy sacks. Despite quick action by other workers to free him, doctors at PKC Hospital in Vashi pronounced him dead at 5:36 pm.
The death of Lotu has reignited discussions about workplace safety for porters and workers within the Grain Market. Senior Police Inspector Abasaheb Patil confirmed that an accidental death report has been filed, with authorities conducting further investigations to determine the cause of the sack collapse. The incident has prompted concerns regarding compliance with safety standards among shops and warehouses, as well as the need for adequate precautions to avert such tragedies.
Workers have called for a comprehensive inquiry into the safety measures at the market, seeking accountability from traders if negligence is proven. They argue that implementing stricter regulations could prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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