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Bengaluru: 5 dead after two under-construction buildings collapse

State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) conducted a rescue operation at the spot

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Under-construction building collapses. (Photo: ANI)
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Five persons were killed in two separate incidents of under-construction buildings collapsing in Bengaluru's Pulikeshi Nagar, Hutchins Road, while several others were injured.

One of the deceased was identified as Sambu Kumar, a native of Bihar. The identities of the other victims are yet to be ascertained. 

State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) conducted a rescue operation at the spot and rescued eight persons from under the debris.

The operation is underway and seven rescued persons have been shifted to Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital for treatment.

Further details are awaited.

A four-year-old girl who was trapped inside the building was rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Civil Defense Quick Reaction Team (QRT). Earlier, two people were rescued from the building. 

Speaking about the incidents, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Mayor Gangambika Mallikarjun said: "Joint Commissioner called me and informed me about the building collapse incidents, he informed me about the norms that were not followed. They have built an extra floor in the Pulikeshi Nagar building, which was in violation of rules. I have instructed officials to take strict action and to demolish such buildings. Officials have also been told to be careful about giving permissions for such constructions in the future." 

The rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), NDRF, civil defense and fire services is currently underway.

The rescued persons have been shifted to Bowring and Lady Curzon hospitals.

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