SARPANCH KILLED, TWO INJURED

SARPANCH KILLED, TWO INJURED

21-OCT-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR-------------------------On Tuesday evening, in Lane No. 2 of Adarsh ​​Nagar—under the jurisdiction of the Naya Bhojpur police station—the centering (temporary support structure) for a roof overhang collapsed during house construction. Surendra Prajapati, the elected Sarpanch of Kazipur Panchayat, died in the incident. Two laborers were also critically injured; their condition is reported to be concerning.

According to available information, construction work was underway at a house belonging to Abhyanand Prajapati in Adarsh ​​Nagar. Work was being carried out on the centering and finishing of a roof overhang (chhajja). Surendra Prajapati, who was a contractor by profession, was present at the site due to a familial connection. It is reported that he was offering suggestions to the masons and laborers regarding the construction work when the centering suddenly collapsed. As a result, three people, including Surendra Prajapati, fell and sustained severe injuries.

Following the accident, chaos ensued at the scene. With the help of local residents, the three injured individuals were taken to a private hospital in Dumraon. After receiving initial first aid, they were referred elsewhere for better medical care due to the critical nature of their injuries. However, Surendra Prajapati passed away upon reaching the Sadar Hospital. Meanwhile, the two injured laborers continue to receive medical treatment.

The news of the Sarpanch’s sudden death has sent a wave of shock throughout the entire region, including Kazipur Panchayat.