Three persons died after the false ceiling inside Sekhmet club in Chennai collapsed on Thursday. The police officers rushed to the spot and started rescue operation.
Joint Commissioner East Zone, Dharmaraj said "Three deaths have been reported. We have started the investigation. We can only find out if there is a case against anyone once the reason is known. Based on the investigation, if there is any responsibility to be fixed that will be done. The debris has been cleared, and we have checked the spot. All three are the workers of the Club"
The incident took place at the popular bar Sekhmet on Chamiers Road in the upmarket locality of Alwarpet in the city.
The victims were employees of the pub, the official said.
The cause of the incident is not immediately known.
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