A tragic instance of administrative negligence has claimed the life of an 18-month-old girl in the Ray Bahadur Lane area. The deceased, daughter of Ajay Nayak from Mangala Sahi, was visiting her maternal uncle’s home when the tragedy struck.
While playing on Wednesday afternoon, the toddler fell into an uncovered borewell dug for construction at a nearby medical center. Though locals acted swiftly to rescue her and rushed her to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital, doctors tragically declared her brought dead.
Outrage Over Safety Lapses:
The incident has sparked intense tension among residents, who allege that construction workers ignored repeated pleas to secure the hazardous site.
Family Claim: Workers left the borewell open despite multiple warnings.
Police Action: Kumbharpada Police have launched a formal investigation into the criminal negligence.
As a pall of gloom descends over the hospital, the community demands accountability for the "man-made" disaster that silenced an innocent life.