Seven-Year-Old Dies After Wall Collapse in Guwahati; Illegal Construction Alleged

A seven-year-old child tragically died after a wall from an under-construction building collapsed on him in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area. Locals accused the contractors of illegal construction and poor-quality work. The child was declared dead at Gauhati Medical College.

Residents claimed the building violated safety norms, with insufficient gaps between structures. Police have launched an investigation, and the contractor, identified as Pappu, is under scrutiny. Locals have urged authorities to demolish the building to prevent further incidents.