Assam: Cement factory crane accident leaves 2 workers injured in Cachar

A devastating accident occurred at a construction site of a cement factory in Katigorah Burunga Pathar, Cachar district, on Thursday. A crane collapsed while lifting heavy materials, falling on two workers, Chanchal Das and Eshad Uddin, who were seriously injured in the incident.

The injured workers were immediately rushed to Silchar Medical College and Hospital for treatment. The incident sparked a tense situation at the site, with other workers demanding better safety measures and compensation for the injured.

The police were called in to control the situation, and a senior officer was dispatched to the site along with a large police force. After negotiations between the factory management and the workers, the situation was brought under control.

The factory management has agreed to bear the medical expenses of the injured workers and has also accepted the demands of the workers. The management has assured that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure the safety of the workers.

The incident is under investigation, and authorities are looking into the cause of the accident. The factory management has assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted and necessary actions will be taken.

The local administration has urged the workers to maintain peace and harmony.