Pune: Two construction workers were arrested on Tuesday on the charge of murdering one of their colleagues at a construction workers colony in Charholi when the latter refused to give them money to buy liquor on Monday evening.The Dighi police have identified the deceased as Ganesh Bhilala (33), hailing from Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh. A Dighi police team, led by assistant inspector Mangal Jogan, arrested the suspects — Lalu Dawar (33) and Bura Kirad (23) — before they could escape from the state.The suspects, Kirad and Dawar, wanted to consume liquor on Monday evening.They were forcing Bhilala to give them money to buy it, he said.He said when Bhilala refused to give them the money, the duo bludgeoned him with stone. Bhilala suffered injuries on head and back in the assault. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, Jogan said.We also published the following articles recentlyMan kills partner who refused to give moneyA man in Tiruttani stabbed and killed his live-in partner after she refused to give him money to repay his debts. The woman was found injured and bleeding from her neck on the road and was taken to the hospital, where she later died. The man has been arrested and confessed to the crime, stating that he asked her for money and when she refused, he stabbed her and fled. He has been charged with murder and remanded in custody.3 arrested for murdering colleagueThree colleagues of Philip Medar Kispotta, who was found dead near Collem railway station, have been arrested by Collem police. The post mortem report revealed multiple fractures, indicating homicide. The accused were hiding in their native places. The three suspects were seen drinking with Kispotta before assaulting him, leading to his death. The police have registered a case of murder against the unknown perpetrators.Release funds for kids of construction workersThe Delhi government has instructed the social welfare department to speed up the distribution of financial aid to children of construction workers. They have also called for the promotion of awareness about government schemes through printed materials at construction sites. The government aims to streamline the verification process and hold regular review meetings to address pending cases. The government provides financial assistance to registered construction workers children for their safety, health, and welfare. The disbursement process will be closely monitored to prevent any misuse and ensure benefits reach the rightful beneficiaries.

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