Two children die in temple wall collapse

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Press Trust of India Berhampur (Odisha)
Last Updated : Apr 19 2014 | 6:02 PM IST
Two children died after a wall of an old temple collapsed on them at Kantiagada in Ganjam district, about 45 km from here today, police said.
The deceased were identified as Rajesh Pradhan (15) of Nilandripur and Rajesh Sahu (15) of Humma, both Class 10 students in different schools, sources said.
The children were visiting the temple when the mishap took place, sub divisional police officer, Chhatrapur, A C Pahi said.
Rajesh Sahu died on the way to a hospital while Rajesh Pradhan died on the spot.
On Friday, two sisters had drowned in Rushikulya river at Bhimapur under Purushottampur police station limit in the district, about 35 km from here.
The deceased were identified as Mamini Das (12) and her sister Krishan (7).
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First Published: Apr 19 2014 | 6:02 PM IST

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