3 die in Purulia as mud house crumbles

Purulia: Three people died and three others were injured when a mud house collapsed due to heavy rain at Bhandar Puara village in Purulia on Tuesday morning. Locals stepped into action when the house collapsed and helped the police pull out the victims.

All six were taken to Chakaltor Gramin Hospital, where doctors declared three people dead. The deceased have been identified as Amit Tanti (34), his wife Rimjhim Sabar (26), both residents of Raniganj in West Burdwan, and Binati Sabar (55), the owner of the house.

Those injured were Binati's husband Dolui Sabar (65), their son Manik (48) and granddaughter Jaba (7). They were referred to Purulia Government Medical College & Hospital and are said to be out of danger.