West Bengal: 4 of family killed after falling in septic tank
Kolkata, Oct. 15 -- Four members of a family were killed after inhaling toxic gases inside a septic tank at their residence in Mohanpur in West Midnapore district of West Bengal, police said Wednesday.
Police Badir Mallick, a 45-year-old mason, had constructed the septic tank at his sister's house a few months ago. Mallick fell into the tank on Tuesday afternoon after a wooden plank, which was being used as a cover, gave way. Mallick's sister, Najera Bibi (38), who was standing nearby, climbed down to rescue him. Later, Najera's son, Sheikh Rabiul (25), and her nephew, Sheik Soyeb (27), also climbed down to help. "All four bodies were recovered by villagers in an unconscious state. Doctors declared them dead on arrival," an officer said....
To read the full article or to get the complete feed from this publication, please
Contact Us.