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FIR Registered After Iron Rod From Metro Construction Site Falls On Man's Head In Autorickshaw

Police registered a criminal case against unidentified persons after an iron rod fell from a metro rail construction site in Bhiwandi on a moving autorickshaw and pierced the head of a passenger, an official said on Wednesday.

FIR Registered After Iron Rod From Metro Construction Site Falls On Man s Head In Autorickshaw
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In Bhiwandi, police filed a criminal case against unidentified individuals after an iron rod from a metro rail construction site struck an autorickshaw, severely injuring passenger Sonuali Shaikh. The accident, which occurred near the Thane-Bhiwandi Metro Line construction, prompted a case under section 125 of the BNS.

The passenger, identified as Sonuali Shaikh, was seriously injured in the incident on Tuesday. The accident occurred around 2 pm in Bhiwandi city, where the first phase of the Thane-Bhiwandi Metro Line is under construction, an official said.

He said a 7 to 8 feet-long iron rod fell from the overhead metro construction structure and struck a passing autorickshaw below.

The profusely bleeding Shaikh was rushed to a hospital where a surgery was conducted for five hours to remove the iron rod, police said. Police booked a case under section 125 (Act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the BNS against the unidentified persons. Further investigation is underway.

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