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Two Dead, 11 Injured as Overhead Water Tank Collapses in Mathura, India

2 Women Killed, 11 Injured as Newly Built Overhead Water Tank Crashes Down in Mathura, Raising Alarms About Shoddy Construction and Government Accountability

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Nitish Verma
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A devastating incident occurred in Mathura's Krishna Vihar Colony on Sunday, leaving two women dead and 11 others injured after an overhead water tank collapsed, burying people under its debris. The tragedy struck at around 5 pm, amidst rain, and has raised concerns about the safety and quality of infrastructure in the region.

The incident resulted in the deaths of Sundari (65) and Sarita (27), while 13 people, including five women, were rescued by the police and rushed to the District Hospital for treatment. The injured include Saraswati (45), Baby (52), Kamlesh (65), Nikunja (22), Mili (18), Prince (6), Gaurishankar (84), Mahavir (50), Vipindra (34), and Ramesh Chand (66). One of the injured, Nawab (35), was later referred to Agra's SN Medical College as his condition deteriorated.

The rescue operation was a joint effort by the Mathura Police, Indian Army, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The district administration called in the Army team to expedite the rescue operation, which is still ongoing. The local fire brigade team was also present at the scene to assist in the rescue efforts.

Mathura's District Magistrate, Shailendra Kumar Singh, stated that the construction of the water tank was completed in 2021 and its collapse in just three years will be investigated. The tank was built by the Jal Nigam at a cost of Rs 6 crore under the Gangajal Drinking Water Project. The DM assured that strict action will be taken against the accused after the probe.

Why it Matters : The collapse of the overhead water tank raises serious questions about the quality of infrastructure and the accountability of those responsible for its construction. The incident highlights the need for regular maintenance and inspection of public infrastructure to prevent such tragedies. It also underscores the importance of ensuring that construction projects are completed with utmost care and attention to detail to avoid such catastrophic failures.

After the incident, BJP MLA from Mathura-Vrindavan, Shrikant Sharma, visited the hospital and spoke to the injured. He assured that strict action will be taken against the accused after the probe. The incident has sparked outrage and concern among the local residents, who are demanding answers and accountability from the authorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two women died, and 11 others were injured in the incident, with several people still trapped under the debris.
  • The overhead water tank was built in 2021 at a cost of Rs 6 crore under the Gangajal Drinking Water Project.
  • The district administration has called in the Army team and NDRF to expedite the rescue operation.
  • The DM has assured that strict action will be taken against the accused after the probe.
  • The incident highlights the need for regular maintenance and inspection of public infrastructure to prevent such tragedies.