Hyderabad building collapse: Police arrest one accused, another absconding

The victims, who were rushed to the hospital, hail from Visakhapatnam, Chattisgarh and some of them are local residents, the Mayor said.

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Rescue operations underway near the building collapse area in Hyderabad. (ANI)

An under-construction building collapsed in Nanakramguda in Hyderabad Thursday night, killing three people. Two persons including a minor boy were rescued from the debris, mayor Bonthu Ram Mohan said. The police has arrested one accused while the other accused is still absconding.

The building at Nanakramguda collapsed last night and several people were feared trapped inside the under construction structure. Rescue operations are underway since then. “NDRF personnel along with workers of local administration are involved in the rescue operations,” the Mayor told PTI.

WATCH | 3 Dead, Several Trapped After Under-Construction Building Collapses In Hyderabad

He said the rescue work took time as the way to the collapsed building is narrow. More machines have arrived for the operations, he said, adding some violation of rules have been found in the construction of the building.

The victims, who were rushed to the hospital, hail from Visakhapatnam, Chattisgarh and some of them are local residents, the Mayor said.

Telangana ministers N Narsimha Reddy and P Padmarao, who supervised the operation said that the number of persons trapped inside could not be ascertained and will be known only after the debris is removed.

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