A gardener’s death at Delhi University South Campus has sparked student and family protests over allegations that he was made to perform electrical work.
The death of a 33-year-old gardener at Delhi University South Campus has sparked protests from students and the family members of the deceased person, raising allegations that he was made to perform electrical work despite being employed as a gardener.
The police received a PCR call at the South Campus police station around 5:30 pm on Monday, September 7. According to police, the man, who worked as a private gardener at the university, allegedly suffered an electric shock while pruning trees. He was taken to Safdarjung Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The gardener’s death has raised questions about workplace safety and institutional negligence.
Students and family members have alleged that the gardener was made to carry out electrical work despite not being trained for it. SFI Delhi state president Nadia claimed that students alleged he was made to climb a pole to perform electrical work when he suffered an electric shock. Police are yet to confirm these claims.
After his death, the victim’s family and relatives protested outside the campus, demanding action against those responsible. One of these demands also includes a job and compensation for his wife.
The exact circumstances surrounding the electrocution are still under investigation. Police have prepared a medico-legal case (MLC) based on their statement. They’ve also registered an FIR under Section 287, that is, negligent conduct, and Section 106 (1), death by negligence.
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