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Guard Fatally Injured as Iron Gate Falls at Under‑Construction MEA Hostel
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 01:02 AM
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A guard died after an iron gate collapsed on him at a Ministry of External Affairs hostel still under construction.
A guard was killed when an iron gate fell on him at a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) hostel that is still under construction. The incident occurred on the site of the hostel, which is being built to accommodate diplomatic staff and their families. Initial reports say the guard was performing routine duties when the gate, which had not yet been secured, detached and struck him. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the guard was pronounced dead at the scene.
The MEA has confirmed the death and said it is cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause of the collapse. Officials have temporarily halted work on the hostel and are reviewing safety protocols for the construction site. The incident has raised concerns about construction safety at government facilities.
The Ministry has pledged to provide support to the family of the deceased guard and to ensure that such accidents do not recur. A spokesperson for the MEA stated that an inquiry would be launched to determine whether any safety violations contributed to the tragedy.
The MEA has confirmed the death and said it is cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause of the collapse. Officials have temporarily halted work on the hostel and are reviewing safety protocols for the construction site. The incident has raised concerns about construction safety at government facilities.
The Ministry has pledged to provide support to the family of the deceased guard and to ensure that such accidents do not recur. A spokesperson for the MEA stated that an inquiry would be launched to determine whether any safety violations contributed to the tragedy.