Mohali Building Collapse: A second body was recovered on Sunday from the rubble of a collapsed three-storey building in Punjab’s Mohali, raising the death toll to two. Rescue teams continue their relentless efforts to locate survivors who might still be trapped beneath the debris.
On Saturday, 20-year-old Drishti Verma from Theog, Himachal Pradesh, was pulled out of the wreckage in critical condition. She was immediately taken to Sohana Hospital but sadly passed away due to her injuries.
The Mohali Building Collapse occurred during excavation work in the basement of a nearby building. According to officials, a gym was operating on all three floors of the structure, and it is feared that seven to eight people may still be buried under the debris.
Mohali Building Collapse Death Tolls Rises to 2
On Sunday morning, rescue teams found another body at the site where a multi-storey building collapsed in Sohana village of Punjab’s Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, also known as Mohali district. This discovery increased the death toll from the incident to two.
Mohali Building Collapsed on Saturday evening, and rescue efforts have been ongoing since then. Teams from the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) worked non-stop throughout the night to search for people who might still be trapped under the debris.
Their dedication continued into Sunday morning, as visuals from the site showed them carefully removing rubble and searching for survivors.
The first victim, a 20-year-old woman from Theog in Himachal Pradesh, was rescued in a critical condition but later passed away in the hospital. The second victim, whose body was recovered on Sunday, was a man from Ambala in Haryana.
Authorities believe the Mohali building collapse happened due to ongoing excavation work in the basement of a nearby building. The rescue teams are continuing their search to ensure no one is left beneath the rubble.
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Mohali Building Collapse Swift Rescue Operations Underway
A case has been filed against the building owners, Parwinder Singh and Gagandeep Singh, according to the police.
Rescue and relief operations are underway at the accident site, led by teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Army, police, and district administration. Medical teams are on standby to assist if needed.
The Army reported that multiple debris clearance machines and earthmovers are being used at the site. The top layers of debris have been removed, and efforts are focused on accessing the basement.
In a tweet, the Army’s Western Command highlighted their swift response to the situation. They stated that Army columns, along with NDRF and state rescue teams, are working tirelessly to manage the crisis. Engineer Task Forces equipped with debris clearance machines and JCBs are actively involved, ensuring steady progress in the rescue efforts.
Several excavators were deployed as part of the ongoing rescue efforts at the site.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Harsimran Singh Bal stated, “Clearance operations are underway. We have registered an FIR under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) against the building’s owners, who are currently absconding.”
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed deep sorrow over the incident. “Sad news has come in about the collapse of a multi-storey building near Sohana in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali). Rescue teams and the administration are fully engaged at the site, and I am in constant contact with them,” he tweeted. He further assured strict action against those responsible and urged people to cooperate with authorities.
Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Deepak Pareek commented, “Rescue operations are ongoing. At this stage, we cannot confirm how many people are trapped. Teams from the NDRF, police, and fire department are actively working at the site. The cause of the collapse will be thoroughly investigated.”
Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang and Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh visited the location to oversee the rescue operations. Kulwant Singh described the event as a tragic incident, adding, “The rescue operation is in full swing.”
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FAQs
Q.1. What caused the Mohali Building Collapse?
Ans. The Mohali Building Collapse occurred due to excavation work in the basement of a nearby building, which weakened the structure.
Q.2. How many casualties have been reported so far in Mohali Building Collapse?
Ans. As of now, two deaths have been confirmed, with ongoing rescue operations to locate more victims.
Q.3. Who is leading the rescue efforts at the site of Mohali Building Collapse?
Ans. Rescue operations are being conducted by the NDRF, Indian Army, police, and district administration teams.
Q.4. Have any cases been filed against the building owners?
Ans. Yes, an FIR has been registered against the building owners, Parwinder Singh and Gagandeep Singh, under Section 105 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
Q.5. What is being done to prevent similar incidents in the future?
Ans. Authorities are investigating the cause and have assured strict action against those responsible to prevent such incidents.
