Telangana Building Collapse: Recovery of Second Worker from Debris
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Synopsis
In Telangana's Bhadrachalam, rescue teams recovered a second worker's body from the debris of a collapsed building. The incident highlights negligence in construction practices and the tragic loss of life amid ongoing safety concerns.
Key Takeaways
- Two workers trapped in a collapsed building
- Recovery of Padishala Upender Rao and Kameshwar Rao
- Building collapsed due to alleged structural fault
- Authorities failed to act on locals' complaints
- Builder arrested for illegal construction
Hyderabad, March 28 (NationPress) The remains of a second worker have been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in Telangana’s Bhadrachalam town during the early hours of Friday.
Rescue teams successfully located the body of Padishala Upender Rao at around 2:30 a.m., nearly 24 hours after the body of Kameshwar Rao was discovered beneath the debris.
The remains of Upender were transported to the local Government Area Hospital for an autopsy. This marks the conclusion of the rescue efforts.
The ground-plus-five-story building, which was under construction in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, trapping two construction workers.
Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), fire services, and police participated in the rescue operations.
Kameshwar Rao was rescued around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Government Area Hospital.
The building, located at Super Bazaar Centre, collapsed due to an alleged structural defect.
District Collector Jitesh Patil, Superintendent of Police B. Rohith Raju, and other senior officials oversaw the rescue efforts.
The construction was led by Srinivas Moula, also known as Sri Pathi, who runs a trust. He had erected a temple on the ground floor while five additional levels were under development.
The structure collapsed suddenly on Wednesday while two workers were on the ground floor. Eyewitnesses reported hearing cries from beneath the rubble shortly after the collapse.
The builder, who has since become a seer, had been undertaking construction for nearly two years without the requisite permissions. He reportedly secured approval for two floors but constructed slabs for five.
Local residents expressed concerns that authorities failed to take action despite numerous complaints. They highlighted that the site lacked appropriate ground support for a high-rise building in such a compact area.
The police have filed a case against Sri Pathi and taken him into custody.
