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Three minors drown in water-filled pit at brick kiln in Kushinagar
Three minor cousins drowned after slipping into a water-filled pit at a brick kiln in Dina Patti Tola, Manpur village, Kushinagar district. The victims were from Chhattisgarh, and a fourth child who fell into the pit survived after alerting others.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights safety risks faced by migrant workers and their families at industrial sites. Investigations are now focusing on pit safety, permissions for soil extraction, and possible negligence in filling the pit.
Timeline
5 Events
Impact on brick kiln workers
May 9, 2026
The incident triggered chaos and grief among workers at the brick kiln.
Administrative directive on compensation
May 9, 2026
District magistrate Mahendra Singh Tanwar directed revenue officials to submit a report for providing ex-gratia compensation and other administrative assistance to the affected families.
Police statement and post-mortem initiation
May 9, 2026
Station house officer Ashutosh Singh identified the deceased and said prima facie the incident involved drowning while playing near the water-filled pit. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination, and further legal proceedings were noted on points including permission for soil extraction and possible negligence in filling the pit after digging.
Transport to health centre and declaration of death
May 9, 2026
Family members rushed the children to the Community Health Centre in Kasya, where doctors declared them dead.
Drowning incident at brick kiln
May 9, 2026
Three minor cousins drowned after slipping into a rainwater-filled pit at a brick kiln in Dina Patti Tola, Manpur village, Kasya police station limits, Kushinagar district. The victims were Abhay, 3; Ananya, 7; and Anushka, 3, all natives of Chhattisgarh and close relatives of labourers. Another girl fell into the pit but survived and alerted nearby workers.