Daijiworld Media Network - Pune
Pune, Jul 14: The tragic accident at the Moshi waste processing facility, which claimed the lives of nine workers, has left several families devastated, stripping them of their sole breadwinners and plunging them into uncertainty.
Among the victims was Sunil Bharat Korke (34), a native of Karkamb in Pandharpur taluka, who had been working as an assistant manager at the project for the past six years. He was inside the administrative building when a mound of waste collapsed, killing him.
Korke is survived by his wife, a 25-day-old infant, his parents, who reside in their native village, and his twin brother. The couple had been blessed with their first child after 10 years of marriage, bringing immense joy to the family. That happiness was cut short when the newborn lost his father less than a month after birth.
Another victim, Sunny Ashok Mane (36), was employed as a driver at the waste-to-energy project for the past three years and lived in Shastrinagar, Moshi.
On the day of the incident, his family had planned to prepare biryani at home. However, Mane decided to stay back at the office to have lunch with a colleague. Moments later, the massive heap of waste collapsed onto the building.
He leaves behind his wife Kanchan and two young sons, seven-year-old Ishan and two-year-old Vihaan. His dream had been to provide quality education for his children through his hard work. With his untimely death, the family now faces an uncertain financial future.
Nagesh Sarjerao Gaikwad (29), a resident of Gandhinagar in Moshi, was also among those killed. He had been working as a contractual employee at the project for the past three years.
Gaikwad was inside the administrative building when the waste heap collapsed. He is survived by his wife Sonali, daughters Shreya (4) and Priya (18 months), his parents and elder brother Swapnil.
After completing his Class XII education, Gaikwad had taken up employment to support his family. His ambition was to build a house of his own and ensure a good education for his daughters. The accident brought those dreams to an abrupt end.
The deaths of the workers have left their families not only grieving but also struggling with the loss of their primary source of income, highlighting the profound human cost of the Moshi landfill tragedy.