Taking cognizance of the deaths of seven children in Guna, the Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) issued notice to the Guna Collector to submit a report.
The MPHRC taking cognizance of the deaths of seven children by drowning in the potholes dug for illegal mining purpose in laluatora village of Guna district asked the Guna Collector to submit a report of the incident.
The large potholes have come up due to illegal mining in laluatora Piproda Khurd village near Guna. The depth of these potholes could not be surmised once they are filled with water. These potholes are in addition to the ones that have been formed on the land allotted on patta for mining.
Seven children from the age group of 10 to 14 years died after drowning in potholes and the Commission has taken serious note of that. The MPHRC has asked the Guna Collector to provide complete details of legal and illegal mining status in the area, security measures if any taken to prevent incidences and the role of mining department.
Notably, Seven boys died after falling into a hole at laluatora area in Guna district on Sunday. The group of teenagers had gone to the hole for bathing. Initial investigations suggest that they slipped into the deep water and drowned.
According to reports, the pothole was dug up for illegal mining. Due to heavy rains the hole was filled with water.
Children who were standing nearby informed the villagers about the incident, but by the time the villagers reached all the seven children were dead.
The deceased were identified as Tillu Kushwaha (14), Hemant Kori (12), Dilip Kushwaha (12), Vikas Kori (13), Karan (10), Gollu Kori (12) and Anand Kushwaha all residents of Piprauda village, the officer said, adding that the bodies have been sent for postmortem.