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Two Minor Girls Killed as House Collapses in Madhya Pradesh

Two Minor Girls Killed as House Collapses in Madhya Pradesh
Two minor girls killed, woman injured as house collapses in MP’s Chhatarpur · theprint.in

A small house in Madhya Pradesh fell down while three people were sleeping inside.

The people were Hema Kevat, her two-month-old daughter Shivangi, and Hema’s 14-year-old sister-in-law Rachna.

All three became trapped under the broken house.

Shivangi and Rachna died.

Hema was badly hurt in her abdomen and legs.

Doctors took care of her at a hospital in Chhatarpur.

Her condition later improved, although she remained under treatment.

A minister offered money to help the family and said more government help could come.

The collapse happened during the rainy monsoon season.

Key facts

Deaths
Shivangi, two months old, and Rachna, 14, were killed.
Injured
Hema Kevat, 24, suffered serious abdominal and leg injuries.
House
The collapsed structure was described as a kutcha house.
Hospital
Hema was taken to Chhatarpur district hospital, about 100 km from the incident site.
Medical condition
Hema’s condition improved, and she remained under treatment.
Financial assistance
Dilip Ahirwar announced Rs 50,000 for the bereaved family.
Further support
The minister said the government and administration would provide additional help, including assistance to rebuild the house.

Quotes

Phoola

Hema Kevat’s mother-in-law

“Late at night, my sister came to us in a state of panic and woke us up, saying that everyone had been buried”
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