The Amazon India Workers Union (AIWU) has lodged a complaint to Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, and Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, alleging serious violations of workers’ safety, dignity, and right to life following the death of two workers due to the fire at the Amazon warehouse, Haldwani, Uttarakhand on June 5.
Major fire broke out on the June 5 night at the Amazon warehouse, operated through M & M Logistics Solutions, at Jeetpur Negi, Rampur Road, Haldwani, leading to death of trapped workers Narendra Prasad and Amit Arya.
Amazon did not respond to questions on the death of the two workers.
According to the FIR registered on June 11, 2026, the workers were trapped inside the warehouse and allegedly were unable to escape because the main shutter was locked from the outside.
Residential purposes
The warehouse premises were being utilised for residential purposes.
Other than that, the FIR stated that the necessary Fire Safety Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) for operating the warehouse was not obtained. No fire alarm or smoke detection systems were installed in the warehouse. Furthermore, proper arrangements for emergency exits and alternative safe evacuation routes were completely unavailable.
Three persons are under the scanner of police investigation into the death of two workers. It includes M & M Logistics Solutions MD Sachin Sharma, son of the late Ashok Kumar Sharma and a resident of Sector-71 Noida, UP; Umesh Chandra Dalakoti, a local from Haldwani, who is the owner of the warehouse building.
Both deceased workers were primary earning members of their families, leaving their dependents facing severe emotional and financial hardship. Families have also raised concerns regarding the non-availability of CCTV footage related to the incident, the Union said which has also compiled its own fact-finding report.
The AIWU has sought an independent judicial inquiry into the warehouse fire and the circumstances leading to the deaths of the two workers. The Union said strict legal action should be taken against the culprits while demanding a thorough investigation of labour and fire safety compliance across Amazon-linked warehouses. Minimum compensation of ₹1 crore and rehabilitation support for the affected families, is another demand of the Union.
“This tragic incident occurred at a site operated and managed by one of our third-party partners in Haldwani. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. Our partner is working with the relevant authorities as they review the circumstances of the incident,” an Amazon India spokesperson said in response to businessline’s queries on the incident.