NEW DELHI: A six-story
building
collapsed on Saturday in
Mohali
district, Punjab, with several people feared trapped under the debris.
The incident took place in Sohana, Mohali.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said, “Sad news has been received that a multistorey building near Sohana in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) has collapsed. The entire administration and other rescue teams have been deployed at the spot. I am in constant touch with the administration.”
“We pray that there is no loss of life, we will also take action against the culprits. Appeal to the people to cooperate with the administration,” he added in his post on X.
Rescue operations are ongoing, and one person has been rescued and taken to the hospital. “Operation is underway. NDRF, police and fire department teams are at the spot. The reason behind this mishap will be investigated,” Deepak Pareek, SSP Mohali, said while talking to news agency ANI.
Authorities estimate that between 10 to 11 people may be trapped under the rubble.
(This is a developing story)
