June 21st 2024.
The state of Odisha was left in shock when a young boy tragically lost his life in an open drain in Bhubaneswar. As the news spread, the government took swift action and suspended an assistant engineer from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. The Housing and Urban Development department released a press statement stating that the engineer, Santosh Kumar Das, was found to be at fault for not putting up a barricade around the open drain where 9-year-old Abu Bakr Shah had fallen into.
In light of this unfortunate incident, the department has also initiated departmental proceedings against Santosh Kumar Das. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in the Masjid Colony area of Bhubaneswar, when Abu Bakr Shah accidentally fell into the open drain while chasing a balloon and was swept away by the stormwater. This incident has left the entire community grieving, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his condolences by announcing a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the family of the deceased.
Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra visited the site of the incident and requested a report from the BMC. After receiving the inquiry report, the department wasted no time in taking action. On Thursday, the suspension of Santosh Kumar Das was announced, clearly showing that the government is taking this matter very seriously.
The loss of young Abu Bakr Shah has left a deep impact on the people of Odisha, and the government is determined to take the necessary steps to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future. It is a reminder for all of us to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our community. The government has also assured that they will continue to monitor and take strict action against any negligence or irresponsibility that may put the lives of citizens at risk.
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