Tragic Death of Two-Year-Old Boy after Falling into Unattended Pit in Odisha
A two-year-old boy tragically died after falling into an unattended pit in Jhanjhana village, Odisha. Local complaints went unanswered, prompting outrage and calls for strict action to prevent future tragedies.
Highlights
- •Two-year-old Anil Khandei's death due to a fall into an uncovered pit
- •Pit excavated by private contractor five years ago but never addressed properly
- •Local residents' demand for accountability, compensation, and preventive measures
- •Anandpur Sub-Collector Nilamadhab Suna initiating official inquiry
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Unattended Pit Claims the Life of a Two-Year-Old Boy
In Jhanjhana village, under Anandpur Subdivision, Keonjhar district of Odisha, a tragic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon. The child, identified as Anil Khandei, from Hatadihi block and Soso police limits, passed away after reportedly falling into a pit that remained unattended for nearly five years due to pipeline repair work under a major drinking water project.
A private contract firm had excavated the deep pit near the village road in response to a water leakage. Despite numerous complaints about the hazardous site from local residents, no corrective action was taken to ensure safety or properly fill the pit. The incident
