Dehradun: At least six workers lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries when a wall structure collapsed on Tuesday in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The tragic incident occurred at Lahboli village when the wall of a brick kiln collapsed on the workers. Following the incident, the police administration took prompt action, and the injured individuals were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramendra Dobhal rushed to the site to assess the situation. The authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the deceased workers, and further details about the condition of those injured are awaited as they receive medical attention.

“We received information at around 8.30 am that the wall of a brick kiln had collapsed in Lahboli village under Manglaur police station. At least six people have been confirmed dead, while several others have sustained injuries. They have been rushed to a hospital. SSP Pramendra Dobhal is at the spot," stated the district police PRO.

In another development from Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tributes on Tuesday to the two jawans from the state who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. "The sacrifice made by our soldiers for the defense of the nation will continue to inspire us all," remarked the Chief Minister.

Dhami offered condolences to the grieving relatives of the soldiers and pledged unwavering support. He emphasized that the state government stands in solidarity with them during this period of sorrow. Additionally, he conveyed that the final rites for the two soldiers, accompanied by full military honors, will take place in their respective hometowns later today.

Rifleman Gautam Kumar (28) of Kotdwar and Virendra Singh (33) of Chamoli were part of a quartet of soldiers who lost their lives in a terrorist ambush on their vehicles in the Surankote region of Poonch on Thursday.

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