Udupi: A worker of Udupi Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL) at Nandikoor died on Monday in an unfortunate accident which occurred inside the project site.
Ritesh (22) from Madhya Pradesh, was cleaning the valve of the pipeline transporting coal into the thermal power plant. During the process, the valve suddenly started moving and hit the neck of the worker, killing him instantly.
A case is being registered against the contracting firm as well as the officials of UPCL relating to this incident.