Worker dies cleaning sewer pipeline at Sassoon Docks in Mumbai

Meanwhile, locals alleged that the death was due to negligence on part of the contractor during the cleaning activity.  “An art festival has been planned at the Sassoon Docks next month, and since foreigners are expected they are cleaning the area. However, no safety equipment like masks, gloves or coat were provided to the workers. While crores of rupees are sanctioned by the government for MbPT development, it is not being used to provide well equipped machinery,” alleged Krishna Pavle, a Shiv Sena coordinator who runs a fishing business at Sassoon Docks.

No MbPT spokesperson was available for comment.