A BANGLADESHI labourer died after falling into Sungai Nenggiri, while working at the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) hydroelectric project site in Kampung Star, Gua Musang, yesterday.

Gua Musang police chief Sik Choon Foo said the deceased, Md Kashem Sikdar, 35, is believed to have fallen into the river while climbing on iron pipes at about noon.

“During the incident, the victim was wearing personal protective equipment, and the accident was witnessed by a supervisor who saw the victim fall with the pipes into the river.

“Although strong currents hampered the rescue efforts, the victim’s body was found at 12.40pm,” he said in a statement today.

He said the investigation at the scene showed no criminal element, and the victim’s remains were taken to Gua Musang Hospital for further action.

The case was classified as a sudden death, he added. – Bernama, April 2, 2023.