India News | 2 Dead as Wall Collapses During Heavy Storm in Punjab

Amritsar, July 5 (PTI) Two persons died after a wall of a government school collapsed and fell on the adjoining houses during a heavy storm, police said on Sunday.

The deceased persons have been identified as Satnam Singh and Kiran Bala, residents of Nawakot locality, police said.

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The two people were killed while they were asleep on Saturday night.

Minister and local MLA O P Soni has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the victims.

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