Incessant rainfall led to wall collapse, two children died on spot, seven died on way: Sagar Collector Deepak Arya
Aug 04, 2024
Sagar (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 4 : Expressing concern over the death of nine children in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Sunday morning, Sagar Collector Deepak Arya said that incessant rainfall led to the wall collapse. Two children were undergoing treatment in the hospital, he added.
Deepak Arya said, "Incessant rainfall led to wall collapse and the children who were near the tent got buried under it. The incident happened around 8.30 am. As soon as information was received, the police administration and the municipal team arrived at the spot and the debris was removed with the help of the people. The wall fell on the children, due to which 9 children died and 2 are undergoing treatment in the hospital. Two children died on the spot and seven other children passed away on the way to the hospital."
He further said that all the debris had been removed from the site of the incident.
Earlier The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, expressed her grief over the deaths of nine children in Sagar district on Sunday morning.
Taking to X, Murmu said, "I am saddened by the news of the death of many innocent children in a heart-wrenching accident in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. I pray that God gives strength to the bereaved parents and family members to bear this pain. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured children."
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav also expressed deep sorrow over the deaths.
According to officials, the incident occurred around 8.30 am, with initial reports suggesting the collapse was caused by the heavy downpour last night.
Yadav further instructed the district administration to provide financial assistance to all the affected families. Additionally, Minister Govind Rajput said that the administration is working actively on the issue.
He further added that the CM has announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the family of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to the injured family.
Speaking to ANI, Rajput said, "The administration is actively working. We are all present here. The CM has announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the family of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for those injured."
"I have asked the District Collector of Sagar to work in this regard to prevent such incidents from happening again. We will be taking preventive measures," he further added.
