A tragic incident occurred in Hirni village, Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning, when a mud house collapsed due to heavy rain. Four family members lost their lives, including three sisters aged 16, 12, and seven. Additionally, their 19-year-old sister sustained critical injuries in the incident. Local police reported the event and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
Hearing the sound of the collapse, villagers rushed to the spot and began rescue efforts. Police and administration officials were also informed. After nearly two hours of efforts, the five were pulled out of the debris and taken to the Patara community health centre (CHC). Mukesh’s cousin Tej Bahadur Singh alleged that the family repeatedly tried calling the Sāḍh police after the house collapsed, but their calls were initially not answered. He claimed police arrived late, forcing villagers to begin the rescue operation themselves. The family also alleged that doctors were not available at the CHC when the injured were brought there, resulting in a delay in treatment. They demanded an impartial inquiry into the incident and action against those found responsible.
The structure had weakened due to continuous rainfall over the past several days and suddenly collapsed, trapping them under the debris, according to villagers. Police identified the deceased as Mukesh (45), a daily-wage labourer, and his daughters. Mukesh’s elder daughter Kajal (19) is undergoing treatment at Halet Hospital in Kanpur. The incident occurred around 9.30am when all five family members were inside the house.
Yogi Adityanath Offers Support Following Tragic Incident
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased following a tragic incident. He has directed local officials to ensure that those injured receive proper medical treatment. Additionally, the Chief Minister instructed that all possible assistance be provided to the bereaved family. He also conveyed wishes for a speedy recovery to an individual named Kajal, who was affected by the incident.
