Stone quarry worker dies in Sylhet


FE Team | Published: March 07, 2019 14:30:37 | Updated: March 09, 2019 13:01:46


Stone quarry worker dies in Sylhet

A worker was killed while extracting stones from a quarry at Shah Arefin Tila in Companiganj upazila, Sylhet on Wednesday.

The deceased was identified as Akkel Ali, 25, son of Majnu Mia of Bishwanathpur upazila.

Tajul Islam, officer-in-charge of Companiganj Police Station, said a chunk of mud collapsed on Akkel Mia while he was extracting stones, leaving him injured.

Later, he was taken to a local hospital where the doctors declared him dead, UNB reported citing the police official.

Bijan Banerjee, UNO of Companiganj upazila, said eight payloader machine were destroyed during a drive against illegal stone extraction on Tuesday and legal action will be taken against the owners of the hills.

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