Five of a family die in house collapse

KANPUR: Five members of a family died when a house collapsed at Auna village in Kurra in Mainpuri district on Friday night due to heavy rain.
Birma Devi (70), her daughter-in-law Meera Devi (38), latter's son Rahul (17), daughters Shashi (11) and Shivani (10) died in sleep when the roof of their 'kuchcha' caved in during heavy showers. Meera's husband Sarvesh Kumar Savita, who works as a labourer in Barnala district of Punjab, had been informed about the tragedy.
The incident came to light on Saturday morning when neighbours saw the condition of the house and bodies under the debris. They informed the police and district officials. Rescue workers reached the site and extricated the bodies from the debris.
Tehsildar (Sadar) Surjit Singh had to face the ire of villagers when he reached the spot. The irate mob manhandled him, damaged his four-wheeler by throwing stones on it and snatched the keys of the vehicle from the driver. The situation was brought under control following the intervention of senior villagers. Singh announced Rs 7.5 lakh as compensation to the bereaved family.
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.