Synopsis
A tragic incident unfolded in Telangana's Bhadrachalam town on March 26, where a six-storey under-construction building collapsed, leading to fears of two fatalities and several individuals trapped beneath the debris. Emergency services are actively engaged in rescue operations as investigations into the construction's legality and safety are underway.Key Takeaways
- Two feared dead in building collapse.
- Rescue efforts underway with multiple agencies.
- Building was under construction with reported design flaws.
- Allegations of illegal construction practices.
- Local authorities had previously warned the builder.
Hyderabad, March 26 (NationPress) Reports indicate two individuals are feared dead and several others may be trapped following the collapse of a six-storey building under construction in Bhadrachalam, located in Telangana. The disaster struck on Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency services, including police, quickly arrived on the scene to initiate a rescue operation alongside various departments.
The collapse occurred in the Super Bazar center area of this religious town within the Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
It remains uncertain how many individuals could be trapped beneath the debris, with local residents estimating around six people might still be inside.
Rescue efforts are being coordinated by police, fire services, and officials from both revenue and the panchayat raj departments, who are bringing in cranes and heavy machinery to clear the wreckage.
Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are also expected to join the ongoing rescue operations.
Senior officials from the police and municipal departments have arrived at the site to oversee the rescue and relief efforts.
Reports suggest that the builder had installed slabs for five floors atop an existing structure that was already occupied. Authorities suspect that design flaws and substandard construction were contributing factors to the unfortunate incident.
Additionally, the owner was in the process of constructing a temple adjacent to the building and had solicited donations under a trust. Allegations have arisen that construction commenced without appropriate permissions from the relevant authorities.
Local residents claim that municipal officials had issued notices to the builder, instructing him to halt construction. However, despite numerous complaints, there has been a lack of decisive action from authorities, culminating in this tragedy.
According to locals, whenever officials warned the builder, he would temporarily stop work only to resume shortly thereafter.
Collector Jitesh V. Patil and Superintendent of Police Rohit Raj from Bhadradri Kothagudem district are closely monitoring the rescue efforts.
