10-year-old girl dies after ‘falling into open drain' in Gorakhpur, probe ordered
The incident took place in the Ghosipurwa locality, where construction work to cover the drain and carry out other related projects is underway.
Gorakhpur Mayor Dr Manglesh Kumar Srivastava said a showcause notice has been issued to the contractor who was assigned the work and the junior engineer of the municipal corporation. Additional Municipal Commissioner, Gorakhpur, Durgesh Mishra said a committee has been formed to look into the matter. He said action would be taken on the basis of its findings.
According to local residents, heavy rainfall on Monday led to waterlogging on a road in the locality. In the evening, the victim, accompanied by her 12-year-old elder brother, was returning home when she accidentally fell into an open portion of the drain. The force of the current took her forward several metres before locals managed to pull her out of the water. She was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Officials claimed that apart from a 'small uncovered portion' where the incident occurred, the rest of the drain in that area has been covered.
The victim's father, Anees, earns his livelihood by operating a handcart.
Sub-divisional magistrate, Gorakhpur, Deepak Kumar Gupta, said a compensation of Rs 4 lakh has been provided to the girl's family.
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