During the question hour in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, members raised questions about accidents at construction sites and incidents of fire at industrial units in their respective districts. 

The Gujarat government in its response to these questions, stated that a total of 193 incidents of fire and construction accidents have occurred in 16 districts, including Ahmedabad, across half of Gujarat in the past two years.

Over 150 police cases related to deaths in industrial fires and construction accidents

In these incidents, 88 workers lost their lives, and more than 30 workers were injured. Over 150 criminal cases have been filed in connection with these incidents. It is significant that the highest number of worker fatalities occurred in construction site accidents as compared to fire-related incidents.

Highest fatalities at construction sites

In these incidents, criminal cases have been filed against responsible individuals from various companies, and further action has been taken, including prohibitory orders against several units. These incidents and death toll figures are for the two-year period from April 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024 and from April 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.

District-wise fire and construction accidents

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