A tragic incident unfolded in Kasganj district's Mohanpura area on Tuesday when a mound of soil collapsed while a group of women was digging to collect soil for a function at their home. According to officials, four women lost their lives in the incident, while three others sustained injuries. Over a dozen women are feared to be trapped under the debris. A rescue operation was immediately launched, with local police, emergency responders, and district officials working tirelessly to extricate the victims. The bodies of the deceased have been recovered, and the injured have been transported to a local hospital, with two of them referred to Aligarh for further treatment.
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, has expressed his deep sorrow over the incident. He has taken cognizance of the situation and offered condolences to the families of the victims. The Chief Minister has also directed district authorities to ensure that the injured are immediately transported to the hospital and provided with necessary medical treatment.
The incident took place in the rural outskirts of Kasganj, where soil collection is a common practice among local women for various household needs. Authorities are currently working to ascertain the cause of the soil mound collapse and have initiated an investigation into the incident.
As emergency teams continue their rescue efforts, the local administration is making all efforts to provide immediate assistance to the affected families.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
