A wine shop employee, Sunil Anil Tayde, died in Nashik after a nail from a pressure gun pierced his chest. CCTV footage appears to show a customer handling the tool and making a movement towards him before leaving.
In a shocking case from Maharashtra, a 39-year-old wine shop employee died in Nashik after an iron nail from a pressure gun pierced his chest and reached his heart. The incident took place at Liquor Katta, near State Bank Chowk in the CIDCO area, on Monday evening and the CCTV footage of the incident has recently started surfacing on social media. The deceased was identified as Sunil Anil Tayde. He was standing near the counter between 6.30 pm and 7 pm when he suddenly experienced severe chest pain and collapsed at around 6:51 pm. People inside the shop later noticed an iron nail in his chest and saw that he was bleeding.
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Colleagues and others rushed Tayde to a private hospital at around 7.30 pm. Doctors tried to save him, but he died during treatment at around midnight. He reportedly remained critical for nearly four hours.
CCTV footage raises questions
The incident was initially described as an accident involving a pressure gun used for plywood work. However, CCTV footage from the shop has raised questions about how the nail struck Tayde.
The footage reportedly shows a customer entering the shop and standing right among the crowd. In few moments, he appears to push a person near him and make a movement towards Tayde, who is behind the counter. The customer then leaves immediately. Police are examining the footage to establish what happened.
Video triggers reactions online
Police have registered an accidental death case at Ambad police station. They are investigating whether the incident was accidental or deliberate. No conclusion has been announced so far.
The footage has triggered strong reactions online. Some viewers said the customer’s movements looked suspicious, while others called the incident murder. One user said it highlighted the need for stricter safety rules. Another questioned why a nail gun was accessible inside the shop, calling it a dangerous tool capable of causing fatal injuries.