Tragic House Collapse in Madhya Pradesh Claims Three Lives, Injures Five

Singrauli, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident unfolded in the village of Barahapan, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, when a mud house collapsed while the occupants were asleep. The collapse resulted in the deaths of three family members and left five others injured.

The incident occurred on Monday night after the family had finished dinner and retired for the night. Eight family members were trapped under the rubble when the structure gave way. Police identified the deceased as Arun Vishwakarma, 36, his mother Santuliya, 65, and his two-year-old daughter.

Rescue efforts were promptly initiated, with local villagers and an administrative team working to free the victims. The injured, including women and children, were taken to a government hospital in Baidhan and a private facility for treatment. The injured have been identified as Belamati, Sudarshan Vishwakarma, Roshni, Deepak (Arun’s son), and Ajay Vishwakarma.

Authorities reported that the family was asleep inside when the house collapsed. They noted that a wall had already developed cracks, and the family had heard unsettling noises. Despite their awareness of the danger, the family could not address the issue before the entire structure fell.

Belamati, a female family member, was trapped under the debris with four children. Neighbors managed to rescue her, while Arun and other family members remained inside and could not escape.

The two-story traditional mud house was the focus of rescue operations throughout the night, as teams worked to ensure no one else was trapped. Medical treatment for the injured is ongoing, and local authorities are providing necessary assistance to the affected family.

Officials have urged increased attention to the safety of homes in such settlements. The state government has yet to announce any relief funds for the grieving family, while police are investigating the cause of this devastating accident.