Overview
- Ganesh Pandurang Lotankar, 46, was run over inside the Sahar Air Cargo Complex and was declared dead on arrival at Cooper Hospital.
- The FIR cites truck MH 04 KF 9499 and identifies the accused driver as Kumar Appaji Rao Matre, with charges under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 281.
- Sahar police said they are in the process of arresting the named driver following the complaint filed by the victim’s brother.
- Customs House Agents–affiliated workers halted operations to demand compensation and a job for Lotankar’s family along with concrete safety measures.
- Witnesses allege a 30–45 minute delay in medical help and highlight risks including no on-site doctor or ambulance, poor lighting, and rules that keep clearers from guiding reversing trucks.