Six Dead in UP House Collapses; Kin Allege Police Ignored Distress Calls

At least six people have died in separate house-collapse incidents in Uttar Pradesh, with four of the victims belonging to a single family. The incidents have prompted allegations of official negligence from the family's relatives.

According to a cousin of the deceased, the family made repeated phone calls to the Saadh police station immediately after the structure gave way. The calls reportedly went unanswered initially, forcing local villagers to take matters into their own hands.

Residents launched a makeshift rescue operation without waiting for formal assistance. They worked for nearly two hours to dig through the debris and pull the trapped family members to safety. Despite their efforts, the four individuals could not be saved.

The cousin's account points to a critical delay in the official response, raising questions about emergency preparedness in rural areas. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the timeline of the police response or the cause of the structural failures.

The twin tragedies highlight the vulnerability of older or poorly maintained buildings in the region, especially during adverse weather conditions. Local administration is expected to conduct an inquiry into the incidents and the alleged lapse in police communication.