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Ranchi: An elderly person died and two others were injured after a portion of an abandoned govt primary school in Tangratoli collapsed on Friday morning in Hehal locality under Sukhdev Nagar police station in Ranchi. The 65-year-old deceased, identified as Suresh Baitha, a destitute, was sleeping on the corridor of the school, which was declared unsafe by the district administration in 2018. Two injured -- Pritam Tirkey (18) and Rohit Lakra (19) -- were around the accident site when the portion of the roof came down early morning, said local sources.The district administration has now directed local authorities to fully bring down the building to prevent further mishaps and said that prescribed compensation will be provided to the kin of the deceased and those who got injured. Baitha, originally from Ratu, was living near the school for the last few years. "He often spent nights inside the abandoned school building," said a local resident. The victims on the other hand were rushed to Devkamal Hospital, where doctors confirmed they were out of danger. The portion of building roof suddenly collapsed around 7:45 am. Locals rushed to the site and discovered that parts of the structure had fallen, trapping individuals inside the debris. Police, along with local volunteers, assisted in the rescue efforts. Deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri visited the site and directed the zonal officer to ensure compensation is provided as per govt rules to the family of the deceased and to the injured. He also ordered a comprehensive list of unsafe and dilapidated buildings in the district to be compiled to avoid similar tragedies in the future. "The building was already declared unfit for use. It will now be completely demolished," the DC said. As per the district unit of Jharkhand Education Project Council, there are approximately 104 govt schools in the district that are in a dilapidated state. Renovation was completed in 58 schools, while restoration efforts for the remaining 46 are currently underway.
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Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh and 19‑year‑old Sumit Kumar were fatally shot while attempting to control the mob. Five Fo ...Read More >