A tragic incident near Vishal Mega Mart in Dabolim claimed the life of Swapnil Chindarkar, a 30-year-old electricity department staff member, after a roadside metal barricade collapsed on him. Swapnil, a resident of Headland Sada in Mormugao, was returning home from his morning shift when the accident occurred. Eyewitnesses reported the barricade suddenly toppled, fatally injuring him.
The incident sparked outrage among colleagues and locals, who demanded accountability for the negligence in maintaining public safety infrastructure. Electricity department staff gathered at the site, expressing grief and calling for immediate action and justice. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause and assign responsibility.
