Two houses collapsed late at night in the Yellow Zone of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple area, specifically on the route leading to entrance gate 4A via Silko Gali, trapping eight people and resulting in the death of one woman. NDRF, police personnel, health department officials, and dog squads actively engage in rescue operations.
Details of the collapse
The collapse occurred in Khoa Gali, part of the Chowk police station area. Among the eight people trapped under the debris was a police constable. The NDRF team successfully rescued three individuals alive, and the severely injured constable was taken to Kabir Chaura Divisional Hospital for treatment.
So far, a total of five people have been rescued from the rubble. Rescue operations continue as efforts are made to locate and save any remaining individuals trapped under the debris.
The collapsed houses, owned by Rajesh Gupta and Manish Gupta, were situated above the famous Jawahir Sav Kachori shop and were 70 years old. The structures suddenly crumbled, causing significant damage and panic in the area.
Rescue operations underway
Administrative officials and the NDRF team swiftly arrived to conduct rescue operations. The collapse led to the closure of Gate No. 4, the main entrance to the temple, while visitors were redirected to Gates 1 and 2. NDRF DIG MK Sharma stated that all trapped individuals were safely rescued after a four-hour operation, despite challenges posed by narrow lanes.
Meanwhile, NDRF DIG MK Sharma reported that two NDRF teams promptly arrived at the scene following the incident notification. The teams successfully rescued eight individuals, who were then transported to a hospital. The rescue operation has been ongoing for the past four hours. "We will conduct a final search before concluding the rescue operation," stated Sharma.
Emergency response
Residents immediately informed the authorities, leading to the closure of the access route to the alley. Officials on site halted visitor entry through Gate No. 4 from Maidagin and Godaulia. The NDRF conducted a rigorous four-hour rescue operation to extract the trapped individuals.
Casualties and ongoing efforts
Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal confirmed the death of one woman in the incident. The NDRF will conduct a final search to ensure no other individuals remain trapped under the debris.
Also read | Akhilesh's SP to oppose Centre's move to amend Waqf Law: 'BJP's only work is to divide Hindus and Muslims'
