Worker falls off 20th floor of under-construction building,

Press Trust of India  |  Mumbai 

A 28-year-old labourer died after he fell off the 20th floor of an under-construction building in suburban Malad, police said today.

The incident occurred yesterday when Abu Tahir was doing a plastering work on the 20th floor of the high-rise in Malwani area, said a

Tahir was rushed to a hospital by locals where doctors declared him brought dead.

A case was registered under section 304 (A) (causing death due to negligence) against two persons for not ensuring safety of the labourer, he said, adding that further investigation is on.

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First Published: Tue, April 10 2018. 22:00 IST