A 30-year-old man from Bhatnura Kalan village in Kapurthala district, Manvinder Singh, has died in a construction accident in Surrey, Canada.
According to reports, Manvinder had been working in Canada for the past two years on a work permit and was engaged in construction work. The accident occurred while he was on site, though the exact circumstances were still under investigation.
Local authorities and family members have expressed their grief over the untimely death. Efforts are underway to coordinate with the Canadian authorities regarding the repatriation of his body to India.
This incident highlights the ongoing risks being faced by Indian workers employed abroad in the construction sector.
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