Worker Trapped in Conveyor Belt Dies at Chhattisgarh Steel Plant

A 32-year-old worker named Yadram Yadav died after getting trapped in a conveyor belt at the JSW steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district. The incident sparked protests among villagers and family members, demanding compensation. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

A 32-year-old worker died after he got trapped in a conveyor belt at a steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, police said on Saturday.

The incident occurred at the JSW steel plant in Naharpali village on July 31, an official confirmed.

The victim, Yadram Yadav, was working in the blast furnace section when he got trapped in the conveyor belt and sustained serious injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital and later transferred to Bilaspur, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment on Thursday.

On Friday, villagers and family members of the deceased labourer protested outside the plant, demanding appropriate compensation. The protest was called off after the plant management addressed their concerns, the official added.

The police have registered a case and are currently investigating the incident, the official said.