GG News Bureau
Mohali, 21st Dec. Rescue operations are in full swing following the collapse of a multistorey building in Sohana village, Mohali district, Punjab, on Saturday. Authorities have confirmed that some people may be trapped under the rubble.
The district administration quickly mobilized resources, including two excavators, as part of the operation. A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team and the fire brigade have also joined the efforts at the site.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed his concern over the incident, stating, “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, and we will also take action against the culprits. I appeal to the people to cooperate with the administration.”
Senior Superintendent of Police (Mohali), Deepak Pareek, reported that the rescue operation was underway, but no official figures have been released yet regarding any casualties or trapped individuals. “Efforts are on to clear the debris as soon as possible. Lighting arrangements have been made for the rescue operation,” he added.
According to local residents, a loud noise was heard when the building collapsed. Preliminary reports suggest the collapse might have been triggered by excavation work in a nearby basement area.
Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang and Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh visited the site to take stock of the situation. Singh expressed his concern, stating, “It is an unfortunate incident. Rescue operations are in full swing.”
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