India, Aug. 5 -- A 66-year-old labourer died after falling from a tree while cutting its branches, in a housing society in Baner. Police have booked the contractor as well as the society's officer bearers for negligence that allegedly led to the death. The incident was reported on 27 June at around 4:30pm at Ruturang Park.

The deceased has been identified as Lahu Gulab Kshirsagar, a resident of Ingawale Chowk, Pimple Nilakh. His son, Amol Kshirsagar, 34, lodged a complaint at the Baner Police Station following the incident.

Based on the complaint, police have registered a case against contractor Ramesh Vaman Londhe and office bearers of the society under relevant sections for causing death due to negligence.

According to police, the so...