Srinagar, November 4: Three workers sustained injuries in an incident at the Uri Phase-II Tunnel Project in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. The injured workers were immediately shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla for medical treatment, officials said.
The injured have been identified as Abdul Karim Ganaie and Shukar Din, both residents of Garkote, and Chiez Ahmad Mugal, a resident of Bandi. All three were reportedly engaged in work at the tunnel construction project when the incident occurred.
According to officials, the injured workers were taken to GMC Baramulla, where they received medical attention. A doctor at the hospital told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that all three workers were out of danger and their condition was stable.
However, one of the injured workers sustained a fracture and has been advised to undergo surgery. The remaining details regarding the exact nature of the injuries and the circumstances leading to the incident were not immediately available.
Injured Workers Seek Proper Medical Treatment and Support
Meanwhile, the injured workers have reportedly appealed to the company executing the project to ensure proper medical treatment, including the necessary surgical intervention for the worker who sustained a fracture.
They have also sought adequate support from the company during their recovery period, highlighting the need for timely medical assistance and care following the workplace incident.
Police Take Cognisance
Police have taken cognisance of the incident, according to reports. Further details regarding the circumstances under which the workers sustained injuries are awaited.
The incident has once again brought attention to the safety and welfare of workers engaged in major infrastructure and tunnel construction projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Such projects involve demanding working conditions, making adequate safety arrangements, emergency response facilities and timely medical support essential for the protection of workers.
Further information regarding the cause of the incident and any official response from the project-executing company is awaited.
