Four labourers die as land caves in at construction site in Kerala's Kochi

Kochi: Four guest workers from West Bengal were killed as the earth caved in at a construction site inside Electronic City in Kalamassery near Kochi on Friday.

"Four persons have lost their lives in the incident. Three people are admitted to Kalamassery Medical College," District Collector Jafar Malik told the media here.

The deceased were identified as Faujal Mandal (25), Khudhus Mandal (35), Noor Amin Mandal (30), and Naujesh Shali (32). Those currently undergoing treatment at the Kalamassery Medical college are Shamsu (35), Farook Mandel (32), and Jaibul Mandal (25).

The accident happened in the afternoon during an excavation inside the industrial area.

A section of locals alleged that the construction works were going on without the permission of the local body and without enough safety measures.

Malik, though, said the area comes under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and all the permissions were given through single-window clearance system.

Fire and Rescue Services personnel and the police are engaged in the rescue operation.

However, the district administration has announced a probe by the Ernakulam ADM.

DC Malik said arrangements will be made for the inquest and transportation of the victims' bodies to their native state.

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