 Early Times Report
Bani, May 9: In a heart-wrenching incident last July, Banu Begum, a resident of Panchayat Surjan in Bani tehsil, faced unimaginable loss when five of her family members tragically lost their lives due to the collapse of a PMGSY wall during the rainy season.
Now, as the rainy season approaches again, Banu Begum finds herself grappling with fear and uncertainty as she struggles to rebuild her life amidst promises unfulfilled and dangers looming.
Banu Begum, who now resides in a temporary hutment with her three children, recounts the harrowing events that led to the loss of her loved ones. “My family members died due to inclement weather,” she told Early Times, her voice trembling with grief and despair.
The collapse of their hutment left them vulnerable and exposed to the elements, resulting in a devastating tragedy that continues As the rainy season approaches again, Banu Begum finds herself grappling with fear and uncertainty.
Begum, who now resides in a temporary hutment with her three children, recounts the harrowing events that led to the loss of her loved ones.
The administration offered assurances of support. However, despite these promises nothing has been done till date.
I hope the administration shifts us to a safer place and provides us with the promised compensation and 5 marlas land.
Following the tragic incident, the administration offered assurances of support, promising Banu Begum a plot of land measuring 5 marlas where she could rebuild her life. However, despite these promises, neither the Sarpanch nor any government officials have visited her to offer assistance or provide updates on the pledged compensation.
With the rainy season looming on the horizon once again, Banu Begum finds herself living in constant fear. Perched atop a hillock in her makeshift shelter, she worries that history may repeat itself, and her humble abode may be washed away by the torrential rains. “I hope the administration shifts us to a safer place and provides us with the promised compensation and 5 marlas land,” she expresses, her plea echoing the sentiments of countless others who find themselves in similar circumstances. | 