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The National Human Rights Commission is investigating a tragic incident at Delhi's main airport. A construction worker died after falling from a 10-foot height during work at IGI Airport. The NHRC acted on its own after media reports suggested attempts to cover up the incident. They've given authorities two weeks to report on compensation and safety measures.

Key Points: NHRC Seeks Report on IGI Airport Worker Death Fall

  • Worker fell from 10 feet height during construction at Delhi's IGI Airport
  • NHRC took suo motu action based on media reports of incident suppression
  • Commission seeks compensation status for deceased worker's family
  • Case registered for causing death due to negligence against contractor
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NHRC seeks report on death of worker at Delhi's IGI Airport

NHRC demands report within 2 weeks after worker died falling 10 feet at Delhi airport construction site, citing possible human rights violations

"The content of the report, if true, raise a serious issue of human rights violation - NHRC"

New Delhi, Oct 6

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, IGI Airport Unit, Delhi, within two weeks in connection with the death of a worker who fell from a height of around 10 feet during construction work at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in the national capital.

The apex human rights body took suo motu cognisance of a media report alleging that attempts were made to suppress the incident by removing blood stains from the site.

In a press statement, the NHRC observed that the content of the report, if true, raise a serious issue of human rights violation.

It has sought details regarding the status of compensation, if any, paid to the next of kin of the deceased worker.

The apex human rights body has issued notices to the AAI Chairman and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, IGI Airport Unit, Delhi, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

According to a media report published on September 25, the injured worker was taken to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. A case has been registered for causing death due to negligence.

Reportedly, the worker was hired by a contractor for the construction work.

Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the NHRC, an autonomous statutory body, is an embodiment of India's concern for the promotion and protection of human rights.

Its primary role is to protect and promote human rights, defined as the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of individuals guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in international covenants and enforceable by courts in India. The apex human rights body has the power to take suo motu (on its own motion) action based on media reports, public knowledge or other sources, without receiving a formal complaint of human rights violations.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good that NHRC is taking suo motu action. Airport authorities cannot escape responsibility by blaming contractors. Safety protocols must be strictly enforced at all major infrastructure projects across India.
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Sarah B
As someone who frequently travels through IGI Airport, this is deeply concerning. We admire the airport's infrastructure but forget the human cost behind it. Proper safety measures could have prevented this tragedy.
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Vikram M
Contractors often cut corners on safety to save money. The authorities need to ensure that all workers have proper safety gear and training. This is basic human rights violation. 🙏
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Arjun K
While I appreciate NHRC's intervention, I hope this doesn't become just another report that gathers dust. The family deserves justice and systemic changes to prevent such incidents in future.
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Michael C
Working at 10 feet height without proper safety? This is completely unacceptable. In developed countries, even minor construction work requires strict safety compliance. India needs to prioritize worker safety laws.
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Kavya N
My heart goes out to the worker's family. They must be going through unimaginable pain. The attempt to suppress the incident is shameful. Hope the authorities take strict action against those responsible.

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