Kanpur: A 36-year-old labourer was killed after the roof of a dilapidated house fell on him. He was carrying out the demolishing work of an old house at Ghasiyari Mandi in Harbansh Mohal area here.
DCP (East) Pramod Kumar said the demolition work of an old dilapidated house was being carried out in Harbansh Mohal's Ghasiyari Mandi.
In an attempt to demolish a wall, the roof fell on the worker, leaving him severely injured.
Other labourers and contractors present at the spot rushed him to Ursala hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead.
The deceased has been identified as Nihal, belonging basically from Sultanpur had been living with his wife and children in a rented house in Shuklaganj here.
The district administration has assured compensation to the deceased's family.
The ACM IV reached the spot and checked whether the deceased was registered at the labour department.
If registered with the labour department, the deceased's family will be entitled to Rs 5 lakh compensation. If not, he will get Rs 50,000, as informed.
On the other hand, the DCP East said the demolition work was being carried out by flouting all the norms. Hence, action will be taken against the landlord and the contractor
