Four women lost their lives and several got injured in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj after a large mound of soil collapsed. This incident happened on Tuesday.
According to officials, the women had gone to collect mud to plaster their houses in Mohanpura village, while the soil pile unexpectedly collapsed.
Kasganj DM Medha Roopam’s Statement
Medha Roopam, Kasganj district magistrate, said that, “Rescue efforts led to the recovery of nine women, with four of them pronounced dead upon retrieval.”
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“Nine women have been brought out, four of them were declared dead at the district hospital. Others are injured. The rescue operation was conducted very well here. We have checked the entire area with the help of JCB and the excavator. There is very little chance of anyone else being trapped there. NHAI’s work was underway here,” she added.
She also mentioned that, “”We will take action against whoever was negligent. It is being said that the women had come to get soil for their houses. We will speak with the women”.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the incident. He directed the administration to immediately take the injured to the hospital and ensure proper treatment.
Uttar Pradesh CM also expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased. He wished speedy recovery of injured.
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