A child labour, Oscal Kullu (17), of Tetelkela under Bisra block died on the spot as an overhead water tank of a house collapsed on him while he was working there on Thursday. Sources said while Kullu along with five six more child labourers were demolishing the old hostel building of an ITC at Jagda under Jhirpani.
Police without safety measures, the mishap took place. They were engaged by contractor Manoj Mohanty for renovation the overhead tank. After the accident the locals rushed to the spot and alleged inactiveness of the labour Department to curb rampant engagement of child labourers in risky jobs. They demanded adequate compensation to the deceased family and stringent action against the contractor and principal employer.