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Ahmedabad: Labourer found hanging at Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project site

The body was found hanging from a tree near Abhay Ghat, the resting place of former PM Morarji Desai

gujarat policePolice seized his phone and launched an investigation. (Source: File)

A 19-year-old labourer from Madhya Pradesh working at the Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project site was found hanging from a tree near Abhay Ghat, the resting place of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, in Ahmedabad on Friday morning.

Ranip police stated that the labourer has allegedly committed suicide for unknown reasons and a case of accidental death has been registered.

Police seized his phone and launched an investigation.

The deceased has been identified as Mohitsinh Pramodsinh, a native of Umariya Dhara village of Shihora tehsil in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh.

According to police, Mohitsinh was found hanging from a neem tree with a plastic string being used to tie cement blocks at around 7 am.

After the body was found, the labour contractor with whom Mohitsinh was working informed the police.

Sources said that Mohitsinh’s body has been sent to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for postmortem, and his family has been informed about the incident.

Sources said that Mohitisinh was working as a wooden polish labourer. He was living at the labour camp near Abhay Ghat at the Ashram redevelopment site.

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The Gujarat government is implementing the Rs 1200 crore Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project on the 55 acres of land of the ashram.

As part of the project, a total of 36 buildings, which hold historical significance, are being restored by the Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust formed by the Gujarat government.

Parimal A Dabhi works with The Indian Express, focusing on the state of Gujarat. Leveraging his seniority and access, Dabhi is recognized for his reporting on the complex interplay of law, politics, social justice, and governance within the region. Expertise & Authority (E-E-A-T) Core Authority (Social Justice and Law): Dabhi is a key source for in-depth coverage of caste-based violence, discrimination, and the state's response to social movements, particularly those involving Dalit and OBC communities. His reporting focuses on the societal and legal fallout of these issues: Caste and Discrimination: He has reported extensively on social boycotts and instances of violence against Dalits (such as the attack on a Dalit wedding party in Patan), the community's demands (like refusing to pick carcasses), and the political responses from leaders like Jignesh Mevani. Judicial and Legal Affairs: He tracks significant, high-stakes legal cases and judgments that set precedents in Gujarat, including the convictions under the stringent Gujarat Animal Preservation Act (cow slaughter), and developments in cases involving former police officers facing charges of wrongful confinement. Political and Administrative Oversight: Dabhi provides essential coverage of the inner workings of the state government and the opposition, ensuring a high degree of Trustworthiness in political analysis: State Assembly Proceedings: He frequently reports directly from the Gujarat Assembly, covering Question Hour, debates on budgetary demands for departments like Social Justice, and ministerial statements on issues like illegal mining, job quotas for locals, and satellite-based farm loss surveys. Electoral Politics: His work details key political developments, including election analysis (voter turnout records), party organizational changes (like the end of C R Patil’s tenure as BJP chief), and campaign dynamics. ... Read More

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