At least three individuals have been rescued and taken to a hospital following the collapse of a four-storey building in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, on April 4. The rescue efforts, involving multiple agencies such as the NDRF and local police, are ongoing to locate any remaining trapped individuals. The incident has prompted an investigation.
Two bodies, identified as Hanuman Yadav (55) and Ramkripal Yadav (50), were recovered from the debris. The survivors have been admitted to the Shahdol district hospital for treatment. The NDRF teams from Bhilai and Varanasi have joined the rescue operation.
Anuppur Collector Harshal Pancholi mentioned that five people have been rescued, with two fatalities and three individuals receiving medical care. The search continues for four to five individuals believed to be trapped under the debris. A team led by Additional Chief Secretary K.C. Gupta is investigating the incident.
Minister Dilip Ahirwar, responsible for Anuppur district, arrived at the scene early Sunday morning. The building collapse, which occurred near the Kotma bus stand in Anuppur district, led to the arrival of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who expressed his condolences. The collapsed building belonged to Lallu Agarwal of Kotma town.
Badri Prasad Tamrakar, vice-president of Anumpur municipality, highlighted that a nearby construction pit filled with water and ongoing renovation work may have compromised the building’s foundation. Renovation activities, including tiling and plumbing work, were in progress before the tragic incident.
