House Collapses in Murshidabad During Drain Work; Woman, Child Narrowly Escape

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News18•20-01-2026, 13:16
House Collapses in Murshidabad During Drain Work; Woman, Child Narrowly Escape
- •An entire house collapsed in Purbagram village, Nabagram, Murshidabad, during drain construction.
- •A widowed woman and a child inside the mud house narrowly escaped death, sparking panic in the area.
- •Locals allege the incident occurred due to digging a three-foot deep pit for the drain, weakening the house's foundation.
- •The affected family claims their warnings to Narayanpur Gram Panchayat Deputy Head Siraj Sheikh about the risk were ignored.
- •Villagers demand immediate financial aid, a new house for the family, and demolition of the remaining dangerous structure.
Why It Matters: A house collapsed in Murshidabad due to drain construction, highlighting safety concerns and alleged negligence.
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