Guwahati The Pabhoi Tea Estate in Biswanath in Assam witnessed escalating tensions on Tuesday after a tragic incident claimed the life of a worker.
Reports indicate that the employee was fatally injured by a tractor leading to a swift and furious response from fellow workers who surrounded the tea estate office.
The deceased worker has been identified as Mohan Khadal, a contractual employee at the Pabhoi Tea Estate.
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Following the accident, enraged employees gathered around the office, demanding compensation for the loss of Khadal’s life.
According to sources, the agitators are demanding a compensation amount of Rs 15 lakhs to be paid to the deceased worker’s family.
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Additionally, they are also seeking rehabilitation assistance and the provision of a permanent house for the family members affected by this tragedy.