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Five, Including Three Children, Die in Bihar House Roof Collapse

Authorities are verifying identities as the compensation process begins.

Overview

  • The roof gave way around 9:45 pm Sunday at a home in Manas village under Akilpur Police Station in Saran district.
  • Police recovered five bodies from the debris and sent them for post-mortem examinations, officials said.
  • Saran SSP Kumar Ashish said the identities of the deceased are still being ascertained.
  • Police have forwarded documents to the district administration to secure compensation for the immediate family.
  • Local residents reported the house was more than 30 years old and in deteriorated condition, and the area falls under Patna’s revenue district.