Tragedy in Kotwali: Mining Pit Claims Young Life

In Kotwali Dehat, a five-year-old boy drowned and his ten-year-old brother was injured after falling into an unauthorized mining pit filled with rainwater. Local authorities suspect illegal soil mining. The incident has prompted an investigation, highlighting safety concerns around unregulated excavation activities.

A tragic accident unfolded in the Kotwali Dehat area, where two young brothers fell into a water-filled mining pit, resulting in the death of the younger sibling. The pit, believed to be a result of unauthorized soil mining, had filled with rainwater.

Police reported that Aman, aged five, drowned, while his elder brother Monu, aged ten, was rescued by locals. The family, grieving their loss, declined a postmortem examination. This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of such unregulated excavations.

Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal and Mining Officer Dr. Abhay Ranjan confirmed that no mining permissions had been sanctioned in the area. Authorities are now investigating the case, with potential legal action pending against those responsible for the illicit activities.