‘Tofan’ falls in rainwater pit, dies in Odisha

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Puri: In a tragic incident, a four-year-old boy died after falling in a rainwater pit at Baliapanda Chowk here this evening.

The deceased has been identified as Tofan Parida.

According to reports, Parida accidentally fell in the rainwater filled pit. He was rescued and rushed to the hospital by the family members, however, unfortunately he died.

The incident lead to a huge uproar in the area and residents and the families demanded adequate compensation.

They alleged that it was not the only pit there but several such pits are there in the area which have turned into mini ponds owing to monsoons rain posing threat to lives.

Local police, meanwhile, has initiated an investigation into the matter.

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