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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
2 killed in tunnel collapse on Indore-Ichhapur highway
Indore: Two workers were killed after a portion of an under-construction tunnel on the Indore-Ichhapur highway near Simrol collapsed trapping them under the debris on Wednesday morning. DSP Umakant Choudhary said, "The incident took place around 4 am at the 4.1-kilometre-long tunnel being constructed on the Mhow-Sanawad section. A portion of the tunnel caved in, killing two workers." The construction work was underway by a Hyderabad-based company, he said. The deceased were identified as Vikas Rai, 29, from Jharkhand's Giridih district while the other was Lalji Kaul, 26, from Singrauli in MP. Kaul was critically injured and initially admitted to a hospital before being referred to MY Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Hans India
13 hours ago
- Hans India
MP: 2 dead as tunnel collapses near Mhow
Bhopal: Two workers lost their lives on Wednesday when a section of an under-construction tunnel collapsed near Choral on the Indore-Ichhapur National Highway, officials said. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. at Tunnel Number 3, the part of a major infrastructure project, aimed at improving connectivity between Indore and Khandwa. Speaking to IANS, Deputy Superintendent of Police Umakant Choudhary said, "Persistent heavy rainfall loosened the surrounding soil and triggered the collapse. It caused the outer face of the tunnel to give way. One worker died on the spot, while the other succumbed to injuries in a hospital." The official also added, "A MERG report has been filed, and we will investigate the matter once the post-mortem reports are received. The investigation will focus on whether safety protocols were adequately followed, especially given the ongoing monsoon season, which often heightens the risk of such accidents." The deceased have been identified as Vikas Rai, 29, a native of Jhonka Vermasia in Jharkhand's Giridih district, and Lalji Kaul, a resident of Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh. "Both workers were reportedly staying in a labour camp near the construction site," the officer added. Rai died on the spot after being buried under debris, while Kaul was initially admitted to a private hospital in Mhow and later referred to the Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital in Indore, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the local administration rushed to the site to oversee rescue operations and assess the structural integrity of the remaining tunnel sections. The tunnel, being constructed by a Hyderabad-based private firm, is part of a 4.1-km stretch designed to reduce travel time and improve road safety by minimising sharp turns along the highway. Both ends of the tunnel had recently been cleared, and strengthening work was underway. The tunnel was scheduled to open for traffic in June 2026. This incident has reignited concerns over construction safety in the region. A few days earlier, a similar tragedy occurred in Jhabua district, where the roof of an under-construction cinema hall collapsed, killing two workers and injuring three others. That project was reportedly being carried out without proper permissions, raising questions about regulatory oversight and enforcement.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Choreographer found murdered in Simrol
Indore: The body of a 26-year-old choreographer from the Annapurna area, who was missing for the past two days, was found in the Ashapura area of Simrol on Tuesday morning. The body was sent for a post-mortem examination, and senior police officers reached the spot to investigate the crime scene. DSP Umakant Choudhary said, "The victim, identified as Amit, son of Santosh Pal, a resident of the Annapurna area, was strangled with a cloth and then brutally bludgeoned with stones." He was found in a nullah near the Baigram area of Ashapura. Amit was known for training people in dance performances for weddings. The police have launched an investigation, treating the case as a murder. According to DSP Umakant Chaudhary, villagers near Ashapura spotted the body on Tuesday afternoon and alerted the authorities. The police team arrived at the scene to find the body lying face down with a cloth tightly wound around the neck. Stones had been placed over the body, suggesting an attempt to conceal the crime after committing the murder. Family members said that Amit went out on the night of June 1 around 12:45 am after celebrating his younger brother's birthday. He left the house shortly after the cake-cutting, saying he would return soon, but never came back. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The next day, on June 2, the family filed a missing person report at Annapurna Police Station. During the investigation, Amit's phone was last tracked near Khandwa Road, after which it went inactive. Following the discovery of the body, his family identified him at the scene. Police have registered a murder case and initiated questioning of Amit's friends and close contacts. Officials have indicated that the motive and identity of the perpetrators are likely to be revealed soon. Police said that some parts of a two-wheeler were also found near the body, and his vehicle was found near a dhaba nearby. Different teams have been formed to talk to friends and check the CCTV footage of the nearby areas. Many people have been detained for questioning in the case. The DSP said that the accused will be arrested at the earliest.
