Child drowns at flyover construction site

Bhilai, Jun 15: A 10-year-old child drowned in the inundated pit at the flyover construction site in Power House. The giant pits have been dug here for laying foundation and pillars of the flyover. These pits got inundated during the rains on Friday and Saturday. The child supposedly drowned at one of these pits between 15:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs on Sunday. District Administration has provided compensation of Rs 15000 to the bereaved family. Local political leaders have demanded to lodge FIR against the construction company.
According to information, the deceased was Aman Banjare (10) son of Rakesh Banjare a resident of Sanatan Dham, Surya Nagar, Camp-2. He was playing with his friends near the construction site and accidentally fell in the inundated pit. When the family came to know about the incidence, they immediately informed Police after which search operations were conducted at the mishap site. At around 00:00 hrs, the body was fished out from the pit. District Administration has provided Rs 15000 compensation to the family.

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