Two kids burnt alive in haystack blaze in Odisha’s Boudh district

BERHAMPUR: In a tragic incident, two children were burnt alive when a haystack they were playing near caught fire and fell on them, trapping both inside, at Balakira village within Baunsuni police limits of Boudh district on Saturday evening.

The children, identified as Krishna Bhoi (5) and Krishna Urma (8), were uncle and nephew. The nephew Krishna hails from Basantbahal village and was visiting his uncle’s house.

Sources said, the two kids while playing near the paddy threshing area outside the house had reportedly lit a bonfire to keep them warm due to the chilly conditions. They had then reportedly entered a pit that was filled with straw.