Two buried alive at JSW dumping yard in Ballari, police launch investigation

Express News Service

BALLARI: In a stunning incident, two individuals died on the dump yard of the JSW metal plant close to Sultanpur village of Ballari district. The duo had gained entry into the restricted space, allegedly seeking scrap materials. While they had been searching for the scrap, a heap of mud got here on them and buried them alive.

The deceased Honnuraap (18), a resident of Rajapura village and Ramanjeneya (50), a resident of Tamati village of Ballari district had left dwelling on Tuesday however didn’t return. After which the household had lodged a lacking grievance on the Kudatini police station.

The police mentioned that the deceased duo entered the JSW dumping yard unit to get waste materials akin to iron bars. “But at the same time, a mud heap came crashing on them from above. The JSW officials have also visited the site. We have instructed the factory heads to arrange for security or a fence to guard the area,” the official added. 

The JSW plant has 575 acres of dump yard the place waste supplies are saved. But the locals allege that there’s a safety fence and anyone simply enter the yard. The locals have now requested the administration to put in a boundary for the restricted space. 

Jambaiah KS, a social activist from Sultanpur village mentioned that dumping yards and burning waste is inflicting hurt to the village for a few years. “There is no security to the dumping yard unit and many times poor people enter the area illegally looking for the scrap material. It’s the negligence on part of JSW and the company should provide compensation to the deceased,” he demanded.

A spokesperson from the JSW Steel Plant, Ballari, mentioned that the investigation is underway. “There has been the death of two persons in the dumping yard. Our teams have visited the place,” the spokesperson mentioned.