Udhagamandalam : A migrant worker was killed and another sustained injuries after soil caved in on them here on Wednesday while they were constructing a ‘retaining wall’, police said.
The deceased was identified as Rizwan (22).
Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled Rizwan’s death and said the state government would make arrangements to send his body to his native place. He announced Rs two lakh as ex-gratia to the family of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the other worker undergoing treatment.
Rizwan and his co-worker were rescued from the spot and rushed to the local government hospital. Doctors, upon examination, declared Rizwan dead.
A total of four workers, all from Jharkhand, were engaged in the construction of the wall meant to prevent landslips, when the incident occurred, officials added.
Personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services and local people rescued the trapped workers after a nearly 90-minute struggle.
