A 5-year-old child in Nabarangpur dies as heavy rain causes a wall to collapse.

A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Bhatipada village, located under Dalabeda panchayat of Chandahandi block in Nabarangpur district. The calamity struck on Saturday when a five-year-old boy, Phalguni Bag, lost his life due to a wall collapse. The recent heavy rainfall, caused by the depression in the Bay of Bengal, had weakened the structure, leading to the tragic accident.

Phalguni, the son of Duryan Bag, was living with his parents in their old thatched house. Despite their repeated attempts to secure a house under the PM Awas Yojana, they were unable to do so. Little did they know that the consequences of this would be so devastating. As the rain continued to pour, the wall of their house gave way, trapping Phalguni inside.

In a state of panic, the family immediately sprang into action and managed to rescue the child from the debris. They rushed him to the nearby Chandahandi Community Health Centre in an ambulance. However, the severity of his injuries, which included blood oozing from his temple and a clot on his head, required him to be shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Nabarangpur.

Despite the best efforts of the doctors, Phalguni was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. The news of the young boy's untimely demise spread quickly, and the local authorities were informed. Tehsildar Sahadev Kutruka and assistant revenue inspector Anant Sinha rushed to the hospital to assess the situation. BDO Ramakrushna Nayak also visited the grieving family and expressed his condolences. He promised to provide them with dry food and a house under the PM Awas Yojana as soon as possible.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of having safe and secure housing for all. The loss of a young life is a devastating blow to the family and the entire community. Let us hope that such incidents can be avoided in the future, and necessary measures are taken to ensure the safety of all citizens.

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