Under-construction seven-storey building collapses in Kondapur, neighbour injured
The building, reportedly being constructed on a 50-square-yard plot adjacent to a drain, suddenly collapsed and tilted towards a neighbouring apartment complex in the Whitefields area, causing partial damage to the structure
A seven-story building under construction in Kondapur collapsed on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of two workers and damaging a neighboring structure. The victims, Umesh Karre, 34, and Mopat, 42, both from Madhya Pradesh, were recovered from the debris. Sub-Inspector Raama Swamy of Raidurgam police station stated that lapses in construction procedures and legalities are under investigation.
Cases were booked against the building owner and contractor. Fire and rescue personnel, led by Regional Fire Officer Sudhakar Rao, conducted a prolonged search and rescue operation using specialized equipment. The collapsed structure impacted an adjacent building, prompting the precautionary advice for residents to avoid overnight occupancy.
The GHMC will assess the safety of the affected building, which is expected to be cleared for reoccupation after the assessment.
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