Six injured; minister suspends three officials,orders probe
In a tragic incident,a three-year old child was killed while five teenagers and a helper were injured when the roof of a Anganwadi centre at Koul in Kaithal district of Haryana collapsed on Thursday.
The Haryana government,soon after,ordered an inquiry into the incident. Additional Deputy Commissioner,Kaithal,A Mona Srinivas has been asked to submit a detailed report on the incident,within 10 days.
The incident took place at about 10.30 am. According to the Kaithal police officials,the roof of the Anganwadi centre collapsed suddenly burying the inmates under the debris. Soon,the villagers and district police officials reached the spot and initiated rescue operations. “It did not take much time to clear the debris and rescue the children and the woman helper. Unfortunately,we could not save the child. The building was in a dilapidated condition”,said Simardeep Singh,SP,Kaithal.
Reacting strongly to the mishap,the Haryana Women and Child Development Minister,Geeta Bhukkal ordered an enquiry. Taking serious note of the incident,Bhukkal said that the government has issued suspension orders of three officials including Child Development Project Officer (CDPO),Programme Officer and Supervisor of the district. Bhukkal added that the district administration has also announced a financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh to the parents of deceased child and Rs10,000 each to the injured. Free medical treatment is also being provided to the injured at Indira Gandhi Multi Specialist Hospital,Kaithal.
While the girl child was declared brought dead at the Community Health Centre,two of the injured were discharged after first aid. Three other teenagers,who sustained injuries were kept under observation for further treatment at a local hospital. A helper at the Anganwadi centre,Chhano Devi,is also undergoing treatment at the same hospital.
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