Migrant worker found dead inside factory

Surat: A migrant worker from Maharashtra was found dead in an industrial unit in Pandesara area of the city on Friday morning. Preliminary probe suggests that he may have died due to electrocution during the night.
According to the police, the deceased was identified as Laxman Ratede (25). He was found dead in the unit owned by Seetaben Patel on Plot 86 of Sonal Industries in Pandesara.
“Ratede was a casual labourer and used to sleep in the factory unit at night. It seems he was electrocuted. We have sent the body for postmortem to ascertain the exact cause of death,” said police.
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