When did the fatal brick kiln wall collapse occur?

The wall collapse at the brick kiln occurred on December 22, 2024.

How many children died in the brick kiln accident?

Four children died as a result of the brick kiln wall collapse.

Why was the FIR filed so late after the brick kiln incident?

The FIR was registered approximately 14 months after the incident, following a review of the case file by senior police officers.

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Brick Kiln Tragedy: Case Filed After 14 Months

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Summary

Four children died when a brick kiln wall collapsed.
Police registered a case 14 months after the incident.
The accident was initially attributed to strong winds.

Brick Kiln Tragedy: Case Filed After 14 Months

Four children perished following a devastating wall collapse at a brick kiln in Hansi district on December 22, 2024. The incident, which occurred around 10:30 PM, tragically trapped sleeping children under debris. The victims included three children of labourer Bhagwan Das and one daughter of Murari, with another child succumbing to injuries later.

Local police recorded an initial report on December 24, 2024, concerning unnatural death. However, a formal First Information Report (FIR) was registered approximately 14 months later, on March 7, 2026, under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. This action followed a review by senior officers.