A group of workers of an auto parts manufacturing company in Manesar went on a rampage on Thursday afternoon after the death of one of their colleagues. Angry workers pelted stones at the company’s office and damaged two vehicles parked outside the premises. Some officials of the factory, who tried to intervene, also sustained minor injuries in the violence.
The deceased worker has been identified as Shatrughan Prashad (30), a resident of Aara district (Bihar) who was employed at SPM Autocomp System Pvt limited at Manesar.
While working in the factory, Prasad was caught in between the belt and the machine. The workers present during the incident said he was badly crushed and he was rushed to the hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Sensing that the situation was fast turning out of control, the company people informed the police. Initially, officials reached the spot to control the situation. The workers stopped work in the factory and demanded compensation for the deceased and his family. As the news of the mishap spread, workers and union leaders from other companies in the vicinity, gathered outside the company, demanding justice for deceased’s kin. Family members of the deceased and the management representatives reached an agreement for payment of Rs 15 lakh as compensation.
“We have got an initial complaint but no FIR has been registered so far. The probe is underway and will take necessary action against the accused as per law,” Ram Prakash, the investigative officer of the case said.