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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
At least 15 workers injured as under-construction structure collapses in Maharashtra's Nagpur
At least 15 workers were injured on Saturday when a part of an under-construction gate collapsed on the Khaparkheda–Koradi Temple route in Maharashtra's Nagpur. Inspector Krupal Mule of the 5th Battalion, Pune NDRF, said the structure had already collapsed when their team reached the site.(ANI) Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) Chairman Sanjay Meena said the rescue and clearance operations are ongoing. The initial reports suggest that the vibrations from the construction equipment may have triggered the collapse, he said, adding that no fatalities have been reported so far. '15-16 people were injured. There are no grievous injuries. They are in the hospital. The collector has given his official statement. Construction work of Koradi temple was ongoing here. Contractors under NMRDA were working here. How this happened can be spoken about only after a complete inquiry. We will have a detailed inquiry. There are no casualties so far,' Sanjay Meena said. The NDRF and police have commenced a rescue operation and clearing a huge pile of debris. The incident occurred between 8.00 and 8.15 pm on the Khaparkheda–Koradi Temple road. Nagpur district magistrate Vipin Itankar told ANI, 'When RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) for the slab was being put in, it collapsed. The labourers who were working suffered minor injuries. They were 15-16 in number. Some have been shifted to Nandini Hospital, and some to Max Hospital.' NDRF says it has rescued all trapped people Nagpur district magistrate said, 'As per protocol, NDRF, Police Department and Revenue Department are present here. The debris is being removed with the help of machines.' He also appealed to the public not to circulate misinformation. 'I have a request that the rumours should not be spread that there are so many 50 people, 15-16 have been shifted and have minor injuries, and the work of removing the debris is going on.' Inspector Krupal Mule of the 5th Battalion, Pune NDRF, said the structure had already collapsed when their team reached the site. Mule told ANI, 'When the team of 5 Battalion NDRF reached here, the structure had completely collapsed. When we asked, we were told that everyone who was working here was injured, but all of them were rescued. Nobody was found trapped here. We first conducted a physical search here, followed by a canine search. There doesn't seem to be anyone trapped here so far. But we will first have to clear the debris, and only after that can a comment be made…' When asked about the cause of the collapse, he said, 'It is being said that construction work was ongoing and due to vibrations (of equipment), it all collapsed at once. There is a 4-5 ft tall pile of debris here.' (With ANI inputs)
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
They file fake FIRs: Manish Sisodia slams BJP before appearing at ACB office
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, who arrived at the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) office on Friday for questioning, launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of using fake FIRs. Sisodia arrived at the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) office in connection with an ongoing probe into an alleged scam related to the construction of classrooms in government schools during the previous AAP government's tenure. Before heading inside, Sisodia addressed the media and lashed out at the BJP, accusing it of misusing investigative agencies for political vendetta. 'Excellent schools were built in Delhi, and quality education was delivered; the whole country knows this. These people (BJP) just file fake FIRs and keep dragging cases that have no substance,' Sisodia said. He further added, 'Now it's clear that the people of Delhi gave them a mandate to work for the public, but they don't know how to fix roads, manage electricity, or handle rains...' Earlier in June, the ACB had issued summonses to Manish Sisodia and former Health Minister Satyendar Jain. Jain was summoned on June 6, while Sisodia was asked to appear on June 9. The summonses relate to a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the ACB on April 30, alleging irregularities in the construction of 12,748 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in government schools. According to the ACB, the alleged scam involved awarding contracts at inflated prices, each classroom reportedly costing Rs 24.86 lakh, nearly five times the standard cost. Investigators claim the contracts were given to 34 contractors, many of whom had links to the AAP. Further allegations include that the semi-permanent structures (SPS), designed to last around 30 years, were priced similarly to more durable Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) buildings, which typically have a lifespan of 75 years. The ACB also noted that an additional Rs 326 crore was added to the project cost without fresh tenders. The AAP has consistently dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.
