In a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Geetilipi village under Jagannathpur police station in Chaibasa, West Singhbhum where four children lost their lives after being caught in a devastating fire. The children, who were playing near a pile of straw in their house, were unable to escape when the flames engulfed the area. The tragedy unfolded around 11 a.m. on Monday.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the local police rushed to the site and began efforts to retrieve the badly burnt bodies of the children. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the village, leaving families and residents mourning the irreparable loss.
Following the tragic event, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Chaibasa, Ashutosh Shekhar, confirmed that the police are actively investigating the case. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and a forensic team has been dispatched to examine the site.
Speaking about the incident, SP Shekhar expressed deep sorrow and assured that a thorough probe is being conducted. He stated that all four bodies have been sent for post-mortem, and further details regarding the circumstances leading to the fire will be disclosed once the investigation concludes.
According to preliminary reports, the fire erupted suddenly while the children were playing near the straw stack, but the exact reason behind the ignition remains unknown. Authorities have not ruled out the possibilities of accidental ignition, short-circuit, or external factors.
Local police officials have cordoned off the area and are working with forensic experts to gather evidence. Meanwhile, efforts are also being made to interview family members and villagers to understand if there were any prior incidents or threats that might have contributed to the fire.
The tragic loss has left the entire village in mourning, with relatives of the deceased children inconsolable. The sudden and horrific nature of the incident has shaken the community, and many locals gathered near the site in disbelief.
Several villagers expressed their grief, stating that the children were full of life and had been playing joyfully just moments before the fire broke out. Parents and family members were seen weeping uncontrollably, struggling to come to terms with the unimaginable loss.
Local authorities are also looking into whether any safety measures or awareness programs could be implemented to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The district administration has assured full support to the affected families, and discussions are ongoing regarding possible compensation for the bereaved families. The state government may announce financial assistance for the victims' kin as a relief measure.
Leaders and social workers in the region have urged quick action from authorities to identify the cause of the fire and ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
