In a tragic incident two minors (both under-10 years of age) lost their lives after they were trapped in a burrow that they had created while playing on the bank of a local river in Upeta village about 15 km from Dantewada district headquarters caved in, police informed on Friday.
According to police, the deceased have been identified as Santosh (6) son of Koparam and Bhagat Singh (9) son of Dera both resident of Upeta village. “The duo along with one of their friends Kamal had gone to play on the bank of the river. The trio was busy making a burrow cum tunnel type structure on the bank of the river. The sand was weak because of constant flowing of the water. Suddenly, the deep burrow caved in while Santosh and Bhagat Singh were inside it,” said officer investigating the case.
After the incident Kamal rushed back and called the villagers who then removed the sand, but by the time both minors were dead, informed the police. The investigating officer said that Bhagat Singh on Wednesday had left his house for school, but instead of going to school he went to play on the bank of the river.