Hyderabad: Three persons died and two others sustained injuries after a portion of a building collapsed inthe busy Monda Market in Secunderabad, police said.
The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when slabs of the three-storied building, which was being demolished forconstructing a new structure, suddenly collapsed on some vendors on the road, they said.
"Bodies of three men were removed from the debris while two others who were trapped have been rescued," a seniorpolice officer monitoring the rescue operation told PTI.
He said rescue efforts would continue as it is suspected that some more persons are feared trapped beneath the collapsed portion.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner A K Khan, who visited the area, said, "It's a clear case of negligence and police teamshave been formed to nab the owners of the building, who are on the run."
Meanwhile, National Disaster Management Authority Vice Chairman and Sanathnagar MLA Marri Shashidhar Reddy, whoinspected the relief and rescue operation, told reporters that if disaster management plan was in place, it could havespeeded up the rescue work.
"Action will be initiated against the builders responsible for the incident," he said.
The incident occurred at around 3.30 pm when slabs of the three-storied building, which was being demolished forconstructing a new structure, suddenly collapsed on some vendors on the road, they said.
"Bodies of three men were removed from the debris while two others who were trapped have been rescued," a seniorpolice officer monitoring the rescue operation told PTI.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner A K Khan, who visited the area, said, "It's a clear case of negligence and police teamshave been formed to nab the owners of the building, who are on the run."
Advertisement
"Action will be initiated against the builders responsible for the incident," he said.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Toddler Mauled To Death By Pack Of Stray Dogs In Hyderabad: Police Food Safety Violations Found At Next Galleria Mall In Hyderabad - What You Should Know Andhra Government To Give Rs 10 Lakh To Family Of Gang Rape Survivor Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dies After Falling Off A Waterfall Near Mumbai Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms "I Divorce You... Your Ex-Wife": Dubai Princess Dumps Husband In Insta Post Biden Says Could Drop Election Bid If "Medical Condition" Emerged Russia Says It's Ready To Work With Any US Leader 3 People Die After Drowning In Lake In Telangana: Cops Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.