Tandabari basti house collapses in Dhanbad, killing 3 people
India
A house in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, collapsed on Tuesday night, taking the lives of Manohar Uraon, 60, his daughter Geeta Kumari, 17, and their neighbor Sarita Devi, 45.
The ground suddenly gave way beneath their home in Tandabari basti, trapping them inside.
Bodies recovered, residents blame coal mining
Rescue teams recovered all three bodies by early Wednesday.
Many residents say illegal coal mining and underground fires have made the area unsafe.
After the tragedy, protests broke out with people demanding action and support from authorities.
Officials have promised immediate help for affected families and say they're keeping a close watch on the situation.