Indian mechanic’s death prompts concern over safety for migrant workers
Maheshwaran Mariappan, 27, was caught under a dump truck that he was repairing on Maamigili, Alif Dhaalu Atoll on Wednesday. The vehicle fell on his head and he died within minutes.
08 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
The death of an Indian mechanic in an accident at his workplace has prompted concern over safety for migrant workers and calls for a thorough investigation.
Maheshwaran Mariappan, 27, was caught under a dump truck that he was repairing on Maamigili, Alif Dhaalu Atoll on Wednesday. The vehicle fell on his head and he died within minutes.
A Sri Lankan national was arrested over the death, but the police declined to reveal charges against him.
Mariappan was working on an airport development project with Villa Shipping and Trading, which owns the Maamigili domestic airport.
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